Operations Specialist 3

Responsibilities Integrates operational capabilities, requirements, and solutions across research and support organizations to enable and enhance effective and efficient project execution in support of the Lab's mission. Maintains an awareness of existing and planned changes in the operational risk profile of assigned envelope. Maintains situational awareness of operational needs and emerging regulatory requirements, providing analysis of options and recommendations to mitigate exposure to operational risk and reduce the frequency of operational upset conditions. During upset conditions, assists management in the identification and implementation of immediate actions. May include leading or participating in critiques, accident investigation, causal analyses, and identifying and managing corrective actions and lessons learned. Evaluates the need for, and provides necessary Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to line management, staff, and Project Management Offices to assist with assessment activities and risk identification and mitigation. Manages the day‑to‑day work in IOPS spaces including coordinating, scheduling, and logistics of research staff, craft personnel, and other visiting researchers. Maintains and manages the utilization of equipment, systems, and capabilities within the IOPS space. Coordinates operations and performs duties within the DOE and appropriate regulatory agency requirements. This position is based on‑site at the Forrestal Building in Washington, D.C., and requires regular on‑site work. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supporting NNSA in plutonium management Demonstrated organization skills, written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment Strong interpersonal skills Proficient use of multiple computer applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and ability to adapt to new software Must possess or be able to obtain a ‘Q’ clearance Security Clearance and Drug Testing Position requires obtaining and maintaining a federal security clearance. Selected candidates will undergo a Federal background investigation and be subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana. Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to an equal opportunities employment policy. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacific Northwest National Laboratory