Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Nuclear Safety SME opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Duration of Assignment: Anticipated 500 hours through September 11, 2025

Job Description:

The scope includes the following tasks:

Task 1: Meeting attendance and preparation. The SME is responsible for preparing the NCSC agenda in advance of (at least one week prior to) the NCSC meeting. The SME shall attend the NCSC meeting and shall prepare the minutes of the meetings and document any additional comments and/or observations. The SME may be expected to provide guidance to presenters and lead subgroups as requested by the NCSC on special issues.

Task 2: Independent reviews and/or assessments. The SME shall coordinate/perform independent reviews and/or assessments of nuclear facility operations including but not limited to review of policies, performance trends, program management, and quality of evaluations; and develop operational/organizational improvements and solutions and/or corrective actions, as requested. These activities may require event and/or causal analysis.

Task 3: Facility tours. The SME shall coordinate and participate in escorted tours of nuclear facilities when requested. The SME shall prepare a brief report of observations, as requested.

Task 4: The SME shall prepare monthly summaries of NCS related highlights (YFO, DNFSB, LL, Y-12 issues, etc.), to include presentations relating to status, highlights, and issues for NCSC.

Task 5: Training. The SME shall develop and deliver specialized training on topics pertaining to nuclear safety, as requested. Training activities may include the preparation of slide presentations and lesson plans.

Task 6: Preliminary Draft Annual Report. The SME shall develop and coordinate a preliminary draft of the NCSC annual report as outlined in the NCSC charter. Topics for the report are expected to include but are not limited to, concerns from program trend indicators and assessments, performance and interrelationships of organizations, quality of criticality safety evaluations, NCS staffing levels and independence from line organizations, and NCS staff qualifications. Content shall cover information from the first 3 quarters of Calendar year 2025. Draft shall have concurrence from STR for format, structure, and general topical content.

This work will require interfacing with nuclear facility production and operating organizations as well as supporting organizations.

Qualifications:

� Nuclear safety specialist with a bachelor�s degree (engineering preferred) plus 10 to 15 years of experience or MA/MS degree (engineering preferred) with 8 to 13 years of experience in diverse nuclear safety issues at DOE nuclear facilities and within the NNSA complex, including nuclear criticality safety.

� Experience in investigation and/or resolution of nuclear safety issues.

� A strategic and analytical thinker with experience and demonstrated success in coordination, review, and assessment for improving nuclear safety organizational performance.

� Completion of tasks will require the technical expertise of an SME having experience in the review of DOE nuclear facility operations, demonstrated success in problem solving and causal analysis, and demonstrated ability in the formulation of operational and/or organizational improvements that have been successfully implemented.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater�s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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