DUTIES
Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, to resolve complex problems.
Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in group and assist in that planning.
Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields, Influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems. Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department. Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at CLIENT.
Sponsor new ideas in the department Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscripts form.
Report regularly the results and represent CLIENT and CLIENT in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in national technical organizations.
Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight.
Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.
Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division.
Work Hours:
Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. CLIENT utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes CLIENT holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education:
Typically an advance degree and experience - PhD degree and about 15 years experience, MS degree and 17 years experience, BS degree and about 21 years experience

Experience/Skills:
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Area Security Access:
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. Other required skills, knowledge and/or qualifications:
Previous experience with weapon system product realization, weapon system project development, and the management of Life Extension Programs (LEPs).
Previous experience with and knowledge of NNSA Interagency Requirements (Technical Business Practices (TBPs), Development and Production Manual (D&P), and Requirements Modernization and Integration (RMI)).
Knowledge of the design and production processes for current and past gas transfer systems
Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized structure and grammar.
Ability to operate Windows Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to pass CLIENT Radiological Worker Training.
Ability to travel domestically on occasion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering experience/background are preferred, as is Tritium Facility Operating and/or Technical Project experience

Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- Previous experience with weapon system product realization, weapon system project development, and the management of Life Extension
Programs (LEPs).
- Previous experience with and knowledge of NNSA Interagency Requirements (Technical Business Practices (TBPs), Development and Production Manual (D&P), and Requirements Modernization and
Integration (RMI).
- Knowledge of the design and production processes for current and past gas transfer systems.

Nice to Have:
- Mechanical or Chemical Engineering experience/background are preferred, as is Tritium Facility Operating and/or Technical Project
experience.
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.