Nuclear Safety And Quality Assurance Specialist

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ProSidian Seeks a  Nuclear Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist - GSSC (Full-Time [W-2]) to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Hanford.  Preferred candidates present with relevant Government, Public Sector and Infrastructure (Nuclear and Environmental) Sector experience (functional area experience also ideal). Candidates shall work to support requirements for relevant Swim Lanes and: 

• Manage resolution of BNI issues through joint ORP/BNI integration using the tools established by the Nuclear Safety and QA war rooms, including but not limited to:
  • Accelerated response teams,
  • Rapid prototyping,
  • Escalation.
• Provide strategic solutions to emerging project challenges such as defense in depth, safety SSC procurement, implementation of the Chemical Safety Management Program, and alignment of QA requirements with Nuclear Safety, ongoing maturation of interface between Nuclear Safety, QA, Engineering and Operations.
• Completion of deliverables may require working directly with ORP contractors as part of an integrated team to assist ORP contractors in producing documents and deliverables.
• Provide strategic solutions to manage integration between Nuclear Safety, engineering, and QA between both ORP and BNI. 
• Provide strategic solutions in response to barrier workshop initiatives that ensure QA and Nuclear Safety requirements are met while improving BNI and ORP work processes and interfaces.
• Consults, and assists on organizational strategy, planning, management, implementation, or problem solving related to major projects, programs, technical issues, or organizational directions.
• Perform similar activities to those listed above for other Hanford facilities (e.g., Tank Farms, 242-A Evaporator, 222-S Laboratory), as needed, to support resolution of strategic issues as authorized by the technical monitor.

SCOPE DELIVERABLES

• Efforts are targeted at assisting the executive or senior management levels of an organization.
• Maintains professional relationships at executive and senior levels in the client organization.
• Understands, communicates, and demonstrates relevant industry or government best practices from personal experience.
• Involved with organizational or technical issues of major and strategic significance.

CONTRACTOR DELIVERABLES

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The Contractor shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestone/delivery schedules as outlined below:

• Weekly Status Report. This report will address work accomplished, with deliverable progress provided to the technical monitor.
• Monthly Status Report. This report will be a combination of the weekly status reports and shall be submitted with the monthly invoice. The report shall also include:
  • Deliverable progress, and date(s) submitted, submitted within the invoice period.
  • Work schedule for Contractor employees, to include any leave taken.

TRAVEL

Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION

This position is approximately 77% remote and will require a two-week site visit every other month for a total of six two-week trips during the length of each period of performance (base period of one year, plus two one-year option periods, for a total of three years). While on travel to site, work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy government offices, the Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.

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 experience as a senior executive or consultant interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical or business individuals, in government or industry on strategic, management, technical, or business issues. Professional career that demonstrates a steady progression of promotions and positions assuming greater responsibility.
• Working knowledge of DOE policies and procedures.
• Expert writing skills, proven experience in supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessment, review and coordination.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and/or other MS Office tools.
• Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership - 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 work streams
• Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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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.
• 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 biggest 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

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

• Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  
• Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
• 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. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes 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 and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
• Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account:  Pending

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