Advisor Project Manager
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Idaho Falls, ID - USA
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Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust Empowerment and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nations naval nuclear reactors and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navys submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
The Capital Projects directorate manages Major Systems Projects (MSPs) within the NNPP and has responsibility to recapitalize the capabilities of the Expended Core Facility (ECF) which is approaching the end of its life. The PMI subdivision is a multi-site organization consisting of one unit based at NRF and two units based at Bettis with additional personnel residing at Knolls. The current CP portfolio includes the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) the Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP) and the Interim Irradiation Examinations Recapitalization (IIER) project. The Project Management and Integration (PMI) subdivision is responsible for delivery and application of enhanced tools for work planning performance management risk management delivery of budgetary work products and overall integration of tools and communications across and external to the department. Additionally PMI is the primary interface with the RS Directorate Management Office (DMO) and teams with the DMO on strategic and tactical decision-making.
PMI is seeking an advisor program manager who can provide leadership functional expertise and mentorship in project management tools and application as well as leadership in communications to audiences both internal and external to the project(s). The advisor PM will administer all aspects of the management reserve methodology and will mentor control account managers on estimating costs and uncertainties and identifying quantifying and managing risks and opportunities. The PM will also partner with the senior leadership team to develop and influence key communications to provide a project perspective that is tailored to the audience.
The successful candidate should understand project management processes and have the capacity to understand project performance data at a detailed level but be able to communicate key takeaways at a high level. The advisor PM serves as the conscience of the project as informed by significant NNPP experience. The ability to communicate with a diverse set of project stakeholders support organizations and Naval Reactors personnel is essential. This position also assists the senior leadership team in strategic direction for the individual projects and the department as a whole.
Project management tools and processes are largely in place for the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP). The Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP) has established the mission need certified their earned value management system and is proceeding into final design but has yet to set the total project cost providing an opportunity for the advisor PM to draw on SFHP lessons learned as well as industry practices to identify improved tools or processes to streamline NEAP IIER and future MSP communications and reporting.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in project management and application of PM principles including development of tools or processes
- Previous advisor experience
- PMP or NNL Project Management Certification
- Familiarity with Naval Reactors DOE Order Implementation Bulletin (IB) 413.3-109 DOE Order 413.3B and the Critical Decision process
- Experience in multiple projects departments and/or directorates in both technical and project management roles
- Previous management experience
- Health Dental Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC (FMP) a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory Kenneth A. Kesselring Site and Naval Reactors Facility and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology provided technical support and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nations submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers scientists technicians and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other criteria protected by federal state or local law.
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