Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D Program Manager

Requisition ID 19401 -Posted - Program Management - Level of Experience (1) - Travel - 30%-50% - Job Location Options (1) Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D Program Manager Career Level From: Senior Associate Career Level To: Senior Specialist Job Specialty: Program-General-Technical What You'll Do Within the Global Security and Strategic Partnerships Division, the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D (DNN R&D) group is responsible for supporting a range of National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DoD) nonproliferation research & development objectives. Specifically, the DNN R&D team focuses on leveraging current and historic Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) activities, infrastructure, and core competencies to support the broader nuclear nonproliferation missions within NNSA, DHS, and DoD. As a member of the DNN R&D group, you will work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team that is highly motivated, friendly, and engaging. You will also have the ability to learn from and draw upon Y-12's more than 80 years of combined operational nuclear facility expertise in uranium and lithium processing, as well as U.S. nuclear weapons assembly/disassembly and lifecycle monitoring, to conduct innovative nonproliferation policy and technology research that is highly mission-relevant and current. As a DNN R&D Program Manager with a focus on weaponization detection, you will have the ability to have a high level of project ownership by directing and managing all phases of projects (from inception through completion), while also providing technical expertise to projects by conducting research and contributing to project deliverables. The DNN R&D Program Manager will have the opportunity to work with the DNN R&D Team Leads for uranium processing and weaponization, DHS/Forensics, and the larger GSSP division to support a broad range of nonproliferation projects requiring expertise in nuclear detection and material processing. DNN R&D Program Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting and/or leading funded projects by conducting mission-driven scientific research and contributing to deliverables, which may include: developing new technologies or materials, evaluating technology performance against defined objectives, writing research papers, and hosting events for domestic and international partners; assembling, leading, and managing project teams, both internally to CNS and in collaboration with other DOE sites/laboratories, universities, and other research partners; developing innovative research proposals, statements of work, cost estimates, contracts, and work requests; collaborating closely with the other CNS program managers on high-visibility projects, which carry a significant level of individual accountability and can have budgets in the millions of dollars; and tracking project spending, ensuring it aligns with planned budget, submitting quarterly financial reports, and identifying associated risks. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. OR Ten or more years of relevant education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-ofexperience requirements for this posting Preferred Job Requirements An advanced degree in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related technical field, and 2+ years relevant work experience with demonstrated professional expertise. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interface with a diverse range of people, who may be technical specialists, researchers, commercial and government customers, and industry stakeholders, and who may be located domestically or abroad. Must be highly self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to independently accomplish objectives and deliverables on time and on budget, while managing competing priorities without continuous supervision. Occasional domestic and limited international travel is required. A PhD in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related technical field, and 6+ years relevant work experience with demonstrated professional expertise. Project, program, or line management experience. Experience with NA-20, NA-80, or DHS HQ programs with emphasis on nonproliferation R&D Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre‑placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Consolidated Nuclear Security