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Development Technical Advisor

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 4 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Development Technical Advisor
Career Level From: Advisor
Career Level To:
Organization: Development ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What Youll Do

As a Technical Advisor in Y-12 Development you will be responsible for coordinating and managing complex multi-discipline engineering services in support of programs projects and improvement activities of high importance to the organization. Ensures Y-12 Development organizations performance of the established scope of work and directs development maintenance and execution of a project/task technical work scope within budget and schedule.

Y-12 Development works multiple high profile technology development projects that require regular reporting to external and internal customers including Program Integration YFO and NNSA. The position will report project status; integrate with funding Program Managers Principal Investigators and Production to establish and achieve milestones; and serve as the primary interface for Development on key technology initiatives. This position requires a highly technical level of knowledge a thorough understanding of plant operations future strategies for material processing and the ability to resolve complex problems with a high level of visibility. This Advisor will also be involved in creating and validating the Annual Control Baseline for Development as well as other integration activities as they are needed.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science Chemistry Physics or related from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 12 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science and 10 years of relevant experience. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science and 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Job Requirements

The position requires extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related engineering systems engineering calculations and applications.
The position requires knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines.
The position requires the ability to apply technical skills of engineering and science to the design safety and operation of facilities and/or processes implementing new technologies within facilities; ability to prepare read and/or interpret complex engineering drawings analysis and scientific reports; ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties; ability to review projects for technical accuracy; ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word.
Demonstrated technical capabilities leadership and work ethic
Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines customers and stakeholders

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.

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