Special Projects Program Group Leader

We have an opening for a Special Projects Program Group Leader for the Radioactive Hazardous Waste Management (RHWM) Special Projects Group. You will provide strategic leadership for a diverse portfolio of complex radioactive and hazardous waste projects that support critical Laboratory and DOE missions. You will establish program direction integrate technical operational financial and regulatory objectives and ensure successful execution of high-consequence projects across the Special Projects Program. This position provides leadership for multidisciplinary technical and administrative staff while fostering operational excellence innovation and continuous improvement within the RHWM Program. This position is in the RHWM Program within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

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

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Provide strategic leadership for the Special Projects Program establishing priorities and ensuring alignment with Laboratory Directorate and RHWM strategic objectives.
• Direct a portfolio of complex high-visibility radioactive and hazardous waste projects from planning through completion balancing technical scope schedule cost risk and regulatory compliance.
• Develop long-range program strategies that support emerging Laboratory missions facility transitions decommissioning activities and non-routine waste management challenges.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with DOE regulators Laboratory organizations project sponsors and external stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
• Provide leadership for multidisciplinary technical and administrative personnel by establishing organizational priorities developing staff capabilities and fostering a culture of accountability innovation operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee programmatic budgeting resource allocation and capital planning to ensure effective execution of current and future mission requirements.
• Establish program performance metrics and monitor project execution to identify risks resolve issues and improve organizational performance.
• Ensure Special Projects are executed safely and in full compliance with applicable DOE Orders federal and state regulations Laboratory requirements quality assurance standards and Integrated Safety Management principles.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency strengthen regulatory compliance reduce project risk and improve customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the TSL.5 level

• Develop strategic initiatives that expand Special Projects capabilities to support evolving Laboratory and DOE mission requirements.
• Serve as the Laboratorys senior programmatic authority for complex radioactive and hazardous waste projects requiring innovative technical and operational solutions Special Projects Group.
• Lead enterprise-level project portfolios involving multiple organizations significant technical complexity substantial financial resources and executive-level visibility.
• Represent RHWM with senior Laboratory leadership DOE regulatory agencies and external organizations on complex waste management initiatives.
• Identify emerging technical regulatory and operational risks and develop long-term strategies that position the Special Projects Program for continued mission success.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Chemistry Physics or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of regulations related to hazardous and/or radioactive waste management wastewater management or operations in nuclear or other high-hazard facilities.
• Significant technical experience in radioactive or hazardous waste management including operating a Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) waste treatment process engineering characterization packaging handling and transport.
• Advanced knowledge of ES&H quality assurance security technical and related requirements needed to provide technical leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders competing priorities and significant organizational impact.
• Experience developing strategic plans establishing organizational priorities and managing complex project portfolios.
• Expert verbal and written communication interpersonal facilitation and collaboration skills needed to review and evaluate documents present technical information and advise management technical staff DOE and other external agencies.

Additional qualifications at the TSL.5 level 

• Expert knowledge of and experience with state-of-the-art waste management technologies.
• Ability to resolve highly complex unusual and sensitive issues through innovative problem solving sound judgment and effective negotiation.
• Ability to lead and champion large complex high-visibility projects in support of the Program mission.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with DOE waste management programs.
• Advanced experience with RCRA DTSC DOE and/or DOT requirements.

Pay Range

$200760 - $305544 Annually

$200760 - $254544 Annually for the TSL.4 level

$240960 - $305544 Annually for the TSL.5 level

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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