Explosives Asset and Inventory Manager – Active Security Clearance Required

We have an opening for an Explosives Asset and Inventory Manager to lead and support high explosives inventory asset management storage and shipping/receiving operations across assigned facilities and operational areas with a defined operational function. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate accountable inventory supporting mission operations improving inventory systems and processes and ensuring safe secure efficient and compliant execution of explosives activities. This position reports to the SD Explosives Operations Manager and is in the Facilities and Operations support (FOS) organization within Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Lead and maintain accurate inventory of HE materials across multiple facilities magazines workrooms and operational areas.
• Oversee and coordinate HE storage shipping receiving staging onsite movement and disposition-related activities in accordance with DOE STD-1212 approved work control and operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day work direction for inventory personnel while serving as the administrative supervisor for the team of Explosives Inventory Control Specialists.
• Lead implementation sustainment troubleshooting testing and continuous improvement of HITS and CHITS inventory tracking systems; coordinate software enhancements issue resolution and rollout of new functionality.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in explosives inventory systems explosives inventory plan storage/disposition strategy and operational workflow improvements.
• Lead cross-organizational efforts involving facility operations software developers oversight stakeholders and partner organizations to resolve issues and improve enterprise capabilities.
• Develop revise and implement procedures work control documents local practices and training materials related to explosives asset management inventory storage and shipping/receiving activities.
• Serve as the Group Leader for the FOS Explosives Support Group with responsibility for personnel development work direction and delivery of assigned operational objectives. 
• Train mentor and support qualification of inventory personnel HE handlers and system users; provide on-the-job training and technical guidance on inventory processes tools and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Bachelors degree in a technical field or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Significant experience in explosives or high hazard operations inventory management logistics shipping/receiving storage operations and facility operations support.
• Experience developing creative solutions while working in a regulated operational environment with strict safety security and procedural compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities organize operational work and follow through on assignments with attention to detail.
• Advanced written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with program personnel management and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience providing administrative supervision and team lead responsibilities with accountability for operational results.

Qualifications We Desire

• Certified LLNL Explosives Handler.
• Experience with HITS and CHITS databases.

Pay Range

$167340 - $212160 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

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This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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  This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. 

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  Remote Work :

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  Employment Type :

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