SRNL Lead Contractor Assurance Specialist

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Contractor Assurance Analyst to lead functional teams or projects, lead others to solve complex problems and use sophisticated analytical thought to identify solutions. This is a unique opportunity for growth potential to support an expanding National Laboratory.

About the position:

• Serve in contractor assurance roles that drive operational excellence and discipline through executing and supporting fact-based, risk-informed decision making and continuous learning and improvement.
• Utilize specialized depth and/or breath of expertise in the field to perform programmatic development, improvement and implementation of the Contractor Assurance System. - Develop effective partnerships and facilitate interactions with various teams across the Laboratory while identifying and responding to abnormal events, securing witness information, investigating facts and processes leading up to abnormal events, categorizing events and drawing conclusions that lead to continuous improvement.
• Must be customer focused with a demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following Contractor Assurance System (CAS) related areas: assessments; lessons learned, risk analysis, issues and corrective actions management; metrics and trending; enforcement coordination; or working knowledge of investigations techniques which use formal causal analysis tools such as barrier analysis or 5-why analysis. - Have strong interpersonal skills to team well with others as well as the ability to lead, organize and coordinate meetings and projects that involve multiple scientific, engineering, operations, and business disciplines.
• Interface frequently with contractor assurance staff, researchers, managers, and Department of Energy staff.

Clearance Required to Perform Job?

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Basic Education Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency with 16 years of demonstrated and relevant experience OR
Bachelors degree in a relevant field with at least 12 years of demonstrated and relevant experience.

Other Required Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Three to five years of practical experience in nuclear operations and/or a R&D nuclear facility. Trained/qualified in Causal Analysis.

Competency #1

Deliver Results

Competency Description #1

Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.
Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.
Make sound workplace and business decisions.
Keep commitments and promises.
Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.
Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.

Competency #2

Shape the Future

Competency Description #2

Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.
Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.
Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.
Continuously improve in job performance.
Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.

Competency #3

Build Relationships

Competency Description #3

Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.
Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.
Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.

Competency #4

Energize & Recognize Team

Competency Description #4

Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with team and management.
Collaborate and share with other team members to promote knowledge transfer.
Mentor, guide, and provide assistance to newer employees.
Promote teamwork and support other members of the organization.
Ask for help and support when needed.
Recognize colleagues for their achievements.

Competency #5

Model Excellence

Competency Description #5

Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.Deliver your work with pride and ownership.Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.Adhere to conduct of operations principles.

Note:
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

Job Expires

20-Jun-2023