ORP Support Specialist

ORP Support Specialist

Provide ORP Readiness Support to The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP).

The ORP Support Specialist will have responsibility for execution of the itemized work scope below:

• Planning strategic activities required for ORP to achieve readiness and verify readiness for radioactive operations,
• Mentoring ORP staff and management in conduct of activities to achieve readiness and verify readiness to safely conduct nuclear operations,
• Providing professional counsel on development and implementation of a Readiness Program from Line Management's perspective,
• Providing expert advice and counsel on improvements to ORP's readiness program, and
• Promoting coordination between all relevant functions related to Readiness in ORP to safely conduct nuclear operations.

Under the direction of the COD director, the GSSC resource will have responsibility for this work scope. COD is responsible for functional areas for the WTP including the following: startup testing, commissioning, readiness, operations, and maintenance. This oversight is conducted to assure the WTP can be safely operated while treating Hanford tank waste.

ORP is responsible for Line Management oversight of the WTP contractor and is also responsible for declaring readiness to safety conduct radioactive operations prior to an Operational Readiness Review (ORR) which is currently scheduled in January 2024.

SCOPE DELIVERABLES

• Strategic development and revision of the Certification and Verification Plan.
• Mentoring ORP core requirement and functional leads in development and execution of core requirement oversight strategies.
• Providing expert, strategic guidance in Line Management Review Board activities.
• Develop training curricula and implementation for ORP staff in order to achieve line management readiness and verify contractor readiness.

Deliverables shall be accomplished in accordance with the directions provided by the COD Director. All deliverables will be processed through the COD Division Director prior to internal and/or external publication and availability.

ProSidian shall ensure that personnel supporting this task possess the following qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management, or alternatively, an accredited high school certificate plus 8 years of specialized experience in engineering, science, or business management, in addition to the requisite experience. MS/MA or PhD degree in a relevant field is considered to be 2 and 5 years of experience, respectively
• Fourteen (14) years of directly applicable successful experience consulting or contributing on complex projects, including providing strategic, management, technical, or business assistance to significant projects or programs in a senior capacity and/or as a consultant.
• Significant demonstrated expertise with the execution of DOE Order 425.1D (Verification of Readiness to Startup or Restart Nuclear Facilities) in the startup of complex and high-risk nuclear facilities.
• Performance in key positions in the work to achieve readiness and verify readiness to safely operate complex high-risk nuclear facilities.
• Executive experience with direct interface with senior management.
• Expert knowledge of DOE orders, standards, policies and procedures providing requirements and guidance for safe startup of nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits. Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently, these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio