Director of Mission Assurance & Controls
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OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Director of Mission Assurance & Controls to contribute to our mission supporting our work at UCOR in Oak Ridge TN.L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work and consistently exceed expectations apply now to join our professional family.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Director of Mission Assurance & Controls provides strategic leadership and oversight of UCORs enterprise-wide assurance and controls functions. This role ensures that governance performance and compliance systems are aligned with DOE directives and contract requirements enabling safe efficient and effective execution of the UCOR mission. The position leads integrated efforts across Contract and Performance Assurance Assessments & Analysis Quality Assurance Internal Audit Risk Management and Price-Anderson Amendments Act (PAAA) compliance and is responsible for driving continuous improvement operational excellence and risk-informed decision-making. A key focus of this role is leading the development and execution of high-impact assessments LEAN evaluations and systems-based reviews to improve effectiveness and efficiency across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Contract and Performance Assurance
- Establish and maintain an assessment program with clear criteria for planning conducting and reporting oversight activities including subcontractor evaluations.
- Lead the Issues Management and Corrective Action Management System (CAMS) including causal analysis extent of condition reviews and effectiveness evaluations.
- Oversee the Lessons Learned program and maintain the Assurance System Description in coordination with DOE.
Assessments & Analysis
- Develop and maintain the Integrated Assessment Schedule (IAS) ensuring alignment with risk-informed priorities.
- Conduct high-risk independent assessments focused on compliance effectiveness and efficiency.
- Conduct LEAN evaluationsto identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency across the company.
- Conduct Systems-Based Reviewsto evaluate and improve the effectiveness of enterprise processes and controls.
- Establish tools and processes to analyze performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to inform assessment planning and execution.
- Invest in staff development to build elite capabilities in assessment and process analysis.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure implementation of UCORs Quality Assurance Program Plan (UCOR-4141).
- Provide QA QC and quality engineering support across all projects and functions.
- Ensure compliance with 10 CFR Subpart A and NQA-1 standards using a graded approach.
- Promote continuous improvement in quality systems and inspection programs.
Internal Audit
- Lead independent objective assurance and consulting activities.
- Evaluate internal controls risk exposure and operational effectiveness.
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to improve performance and compliance.
Risk Management
- Integrate risk-informed approaches into assurance planning and execution.
- Ensure enterprise risks are identified assessed and mitigated in alignment with DOE and contractual requirements.
- Collaborate with the Enterprise Risk Committee to guide assurance priorities and resource allocation.
Price-Anderson Amendments Act (PAAA) Compliance
- Ensure compliance with PAAA requirements and reporting through the Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS).
- Promote a safety-conscious work environment and regulatory accountability.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in engineering science business or related field (Masters preferred).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in mission assurance quality or risk management within nuclear work environments including DOE or similar regulated environments.
- Deep understanding of DOE orders including DOE O 414.1D and DOE O 226.1B.
- Experience with NQA-1 implementation and PAAA compliance.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance improvement.
- Strong analytical communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience in nuclear work execution functions (e.g. nuclear operations maintenance etc.)
- Experience implementing LEAN principles in assurance or operational environments.
- Familiarity with systems-based review methodologies and data analytics tools.
- Prior leadership in a DOE Environmental Management contractor or similar federal program.
LOCATION
- This position is based in Oak Ridge TN with occasional travel to field sites and DOE offices.
- Requires ability to work in a fast-paced highly regulated environment with multiple stakeholders
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules which prohibit marijuana use even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental) 401K plan and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee you will have access to in-house training career pathing mentoring award programs tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
