Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Core Tech Project Professional - Digital Engineering Transformation 
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist 
Organization: Software Eng & Automation Mgmt (51237630)
Job Specialty: Core Technology 

What You'll Do

As a project professional, the candidate will be responsible for managing complex, multi-discipline digital engineering implementations (both internal and subcontracted).  May be assigned to support a specific Weapon Program for development and implementation of its digital engineering needs, including leading projects and/or matrixed to a single or multiple project manager(s) for the engineering effort.  Ensures the Engineering organization's performance of the established scope of work and directs development and execution of a project/task technical work scope within budget and schedule.  Approves digital engineering deliverables and ensures that technical requirements are considered and incorporated and that the technology is inserted during the appropriate phase of the Program for adoption and benefit.

 

The scope of projects that you will be expected to lead will focus on Digital Transformation efforts that are currently underway or planned for Y-12 Mission Engineering.  As a lead of Digital Transformation for Mission Engineering, you will apply Design, Product, Process, and System Engineering as well as Business Process Architecture concepts to develop solutions through cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering problems.  Examples include implementing solutions that will migrate paper-based processes and design artifacts to electronic work-flows, strengthen configuration management, and leverage electronic data-driven solutions to improve data-sharing with counterparts across the nuclear weapons complex and increase our ability to aggregate data and perform tracking/trending to monitor and address system health issues.  You will interface with other professionals from Y-12 organizations including departments within Mission Engineering, Program Integration, Production/Operations, IS&S, and others. Your interfaces with IS&S will help to maintain, streamline, and standardize requirements for software and hardware solutions ultimately strengthening the IT infrastructure for Mission Engineering.  You will engage with complex-wide initiatives that are ongoing related to the Digital Transformation of the Nuclear Weapons Complex.

What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch, dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiativesMinimum Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience OR Twelve or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting. Preferred Job Requirements Typical experience ranges from seven to fifteen plus years Extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related engineering systems, applications of engineering methods, and engineering application of computers Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines Ability to apply technical skills of engineering Ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other stakeholders Ability to review projects for technical accuracy Ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word Solid background in disciplines that focus on Computer Science and IT Architecture Experience in applying Design, Product, Process, and System Engineering principles Experience leading teams of multi-disciplinary professionals Experience gathering requirements, developing project plans, budgets, and identifying and managing risks related to assigned projects Familiarity with concepts related to human factors, configuration management, database solutions, data management, product life cycle management, system reliability, electronic procedures, and human interfaces Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong desire to learn new concepts, seek out state of the art software and process solutions, and implement process improvements with minimal disruption to ongoing operations Why Pantex and Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
 

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.