Nuclear Operations Lead

Nuclear Operations Lead

Boston Government Services, LLC., (BGS) is seeking a Nuclear Operations Lead that can support our client on projects requiring extensive experience in nuclear facility operations and safety performance within nuclear facilities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

Responsibilities:

• Support leadership and functions of nuclear operations to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility performance.
• Serve as an accountable leader for operational excellence, nuclear safety culture, and regulatory compliance across assigned programs and facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.
• Provide oversight of operational assessments, readiness reviews, audits, and corrective action programs.
• Lead event investigations, causal analysis, and enterprise-level lessons learned implementation.
• Oversee development, approval, and governance of operating procedures, technical standards, and operational policies.
• Support major facility modifications, construction projects, and infrastructure upgrades from an operational leadership perspective.
• Provide risk-informed decision making for high-consequence nuclear operations.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of nuclear operations leaders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related technical discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in nuclear operations, reactor operations, or nuclear facility management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams in high-consequence, highly regulated nuclear environments.
• Proven experience with operational safety performance, regulatory compliance, and nuclear oversight programs.
• Strong background in project execution, organizational leadership, and strategic planning.
• Successful drug screen.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Active DOE Q or TS clearance.
• Experience leading construction, commissioning, or major modification projects within nuclear facilities.
• Prior experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE complex, naval nuclear propulsion, or advanced reactor programs.
• INPO-accredited operations leadership experience (if commercial nuclear).
• Executive-level briefing experience and demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Schedule is full-time, 40-hour work week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.