The Technical Support Specialist Nuclear Materials Level III directly supports key and operational support activities assigned by DOE-SR Mission Program Management Team at the US Department of Energy – Savannah River Site, located in Aiken, SC. This position duty location is on the Savannah River Site and candidates should be within commuting distance. Activities are focused on, but not limited to, technical/strategic program management support and expertise in accordance with federal regulations and DOE requirements specific to nuclear materials processing/disposal of radioactive wastes. Provide expert advice to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations and provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing mission programs and/or methods related to Nuclear Materials Mission Programs and supporting operational facilities.

A sample of the job duties performed includes but is not limited to:

• Serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME) and provides programmatic input for complex DOE program objectives.
• Assesses the effectiveness of new concepts and ideas and evaluates scientific and technological trends for application to DOE projects/programs.
• Develop operating plans, schedules and budgets for each assigned project or program.
• Evaluates overall progress in the program/project and recommends resolutions for NM federal staff regarding highly technical scientific challenges.
• Supports and coordinates the execution of programs/projects through interaction with appropriate DOE organizations and supporting contractors.
• Assessing contractor performance and work plans adhere to policy, budget, and scheduling guidance provided by DOE management.
• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of scientific and technical reports, and other documentation required to support DOE positions related to assigned projects and programs.
• Develops technical briefs and recommendations for NM management specifically designed to analyze and communicate the status of a particular program area for varied audiences
• Able to obtain and maintain DOE Radiological Worker Level II qualification.
• Able to apply DOE 413.3B Goal and Objectives and Earned Value Management methodology

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline related to nuclear materials storage and handling.
• Advanced engineering/technical degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of fifteen (15) Yrs. experience in DOE Environmental Management Program organization with large-scale project/program management and oversight experience.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple technical tasks/projects.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Earned Value Management methodology and principles.

Certification

• Cost Estimating Professional Certification.
• Project Management Professional Certification, preferred.
• Risk Management Professional Certification.
• Able to obtain DOE Security Clearance as required.

SKT, Inc. is anEEO/Veteran/Disabled employer. For a general description of benefits, please visit: https://www.sktcorp.com/career-center/