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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a highly motivated Senior Advisor to contribute to the NA-23 NNSA mission supporting the Mobile Packaging Program in Aiken, SC.  

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Mobile Packaging Program is seeking to create a “Senior Advisor” role to assist NA-23 Program Managers. This individual should be exceptionally knowledgeable regarding DOE and NNSA Programs; exceptionally knowledgeable about material packaging and non-proliferation in crisis operations; and have an excellent understanding of NNSA collaboration with the Department of War (Defense). 

Key duties include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Act as cross-cutting coordinator for the design and planning of  small and large program exercises. This duty would require close collaboration with each of the labs, plants and sites, with a senior role in these events.
• Advise the program managers on emerging technologies and trends within the U.S. government and in industry, including  how these issues may potentially impact the program mission.
• Develop draft policy or position papers on program scope and efforts.
• Assist the program managers with strategic planning, including meetings with interagency and foreign partners  to discuss program issues.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Science or Business Management.  MS/MA degree considered a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         Twenty-five (25) years, with extensive experience in the management of engineering and energy related industries.

·         Directly applicable experience in interfacing with corporate directors, external oversight review groups, and government and industry executives.

·         Consults on engineering and technical issues and complex problem solving.

·         Provides technical assessment services on major projects and programs targeted at the executive and senior management levels.

·         Matches client capabilities with strategic program and project goals.

·         Establishes clear achievable technical solutions, outcomes, measurements, budgets, timelines, and evaluation methods.

·         Develops relationships at executive levels in the client organization to effectively develop and execute proposals and technical objectives.

·         Identifies industry best practices to clients in technical and management areas.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working directly with functional stakeholders, senior management, private industry, national laboratories, and all levels of the organization.

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound technical judgment.

·         Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

·         Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),

·         Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

LOCATION

• The work location for this position is a combination of onsite and remote work. Remote work is defined as working at an offsite location that is within 1 hour of Savannah River National Laboratory. All work locations are at the discretion of management and the client (NNSA/NA-23).  Occasional travel will be required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• An active DOE/NNSA Q-Clearance is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.