Lead Contractor Assurance Specialist - Safeguards and Security

08-Jul-2025

Environmental, Safety, Health & Quality

10176BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Quality

Discipline

Contractor Assurance

Career Level

P5

Salary Range

$126,000 - $183,000

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Quality roles are dedicated to ensuring that products, processes, and services meet or exceed established quality standards and customer expectations via the development and implementation of quality-related policies and procedures. Professionals in these roles drive continuous improvement, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction within organizations.

Discipline Description

Contractor Assurance personnel provide oversight for the various contractor assurance-related activities and programs, including Causal Analysis and conduct of Management Review Boards for all major projects and operating facilities. They also serve as Subject Matter Experts to programs such as Occurrence Reporting (ORPS), Lessons Learned, Self-Assessments, Corrective Actions, Price-Anderson Amendment Act (PAAA), Effectiveness Reviews, Management Field Operations, and coordinate DOE Corrective Action Plans (CAP) for the company. Contractor Assurance also leads the Performance Analysis efforts for the company and owns the Issues Management system and Scorecard platforms for the site as well as provides the Site Statistician function for the company.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Provide Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities Responsibilities:
* Provides leadership to execute Contractor Assurance System (CAS) and integrated safety management while ensuring tasks are adequately defined, monitored, and effective.
* Provides subject matter expertise in two or more of the following elements: Assessment Activities, Procedure Implementation, Causal Analysis and Corrective Actions, Conduct of Operations, and/or Trending and Performance Measures.
* Ensures compliance by performing and/or leading technical reviews, conducting investigations, and researching and implementing solutions to ineffective or noncompliance situations.
* Ensures compliance by performing and/or leading reviews, conducting investigations, researching and implementing solutions to ineffective or noncompliance situations.
* Reviews conclusions of analyses submitted for inclusion in final reports.
* Develops and performs compliance based and performance-based assessments and/or audits to ensure program effectiveness.
* Defines assessment approaches and strategies for breadth all related programs.
* Ensures the Contractor Assurance processes are integrated with the company Risk Management processes.
* Ensures company level policies and procedures align with NNSA and DOE Orders/Directives to ensure compliance and clarity.
* Defines company related performance indicators and supports trend analysis and improvement actions in CAS or Performance related programs.
* Evaluates improvements for the effectiveness metrics to allow enhanced oversight of related functions. Ensures metrics allow for actions to be initiated to address adverse trends early.
* Evaluates the effectiveness of the organization's corrective action and causal analysis program elements and develops improvement actions to ensure performance gaps are identified and analyzed commensurate with significance, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner to reduce the likelihood of recurrence of the issue.
* Provides guidance for Functional Area Program Managers (FAPM) periodic reviews to ensure that applicable requirements are accurately reflected in procedures and work processes used by the organization.
* Assists in monitoring improvement plans that are underway to enhance the effectiveness of requirements that flow down to site and organization procedures.
* Solves complex problems with minimal guidance and oversight.
* Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus at least fifteen years of experience (YOE), OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least twelve years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field plus at least eight years of experience (YOE)
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered
* Qualified Self Assessor
* Qualified Lead Apparent Cause Analyst
* Apparent or Root Cause Analysis certification/training.
* Proficient with Corrective Action Management Systems (STAR)
* Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
* Proficient with positive interaction with middle management and customers
* Proficient multi-tasker in fast paced environment
* Proficient with office software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance or capability to obtain Q clearance

We'd Also Like to See

* Experience performing trend evaluation and analysis.
* Experience working at an NNSA or DOE site, commercial nuclear, or other complex industry in Performance Improvement processes.

Career Band

Professional

Career Band Description

* Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
* Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
* Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
* May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise

Career Level Description

Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth expertise in own field/discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines, while solving unique problems that have a broad impact on the business.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

Q

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options - Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Employer paid life insurance with buy up options - Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability - 401(k) with Employer Match - Various wellness programs - Paid Time Off and Holidays - Discounts and other supplemental benefits SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to: Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer. Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources. Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence. Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace. Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

16-Jul-2025