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OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Subject Matter Expert III - Program Management to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS 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
Provide a person to support the SRNS SRPPF Leadership Team, including the following:

• Provide strategic and tactcal program management support to various SRS Program Managers as needed to accomplish the NNSA Plutonium Programs mission objectves.
• Address special tasking, analysis, and documentaton as directed by the NNSA Plutonium Programs
  Program Manager in support of emerging program and strategic issues
• Assess the current state of planning and progress, including schedule of actvites, for the preparaton of deliverables and implementng strategies required to fulfill the Program’s Horizon Baseline and prepare for implementaton of NA-191’s Enhanced Management B program procedures.
• Support as required the contnuing evaluaton and implementaton of the recommendatons made to
  establish and prepare the required deliverables and implementng strategies for the NNSA Plutonium
  Programs.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience: PhD or master’s degree with specialized training or bachelor’s degree with extensive specialized training applicable to special needs of the task or professional certification. 30 or more years of experience; 20 or more years in an executive role or a highly specialized area applicable to the special or unique needs of the task; recognized as a national leader in applicable subject matter

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
• Senior level program management experience in DOE and NNSA national program efforts; prior NNSA-HQ assignments desired
• Twenty (20) years DOE, DOD or NRC nuclear experience commensurate with education criteria.
• Minimum of ten (10) years executive level experience in managing line items projects and programs and/or providing executive level project management reviews.
• Demonstrate prior experience in establishing new organizations for new mission activities

Desired Qualifications

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Demonstrate prior operations experience at SRS facilities.
• Experience interfacing with both SRPPF and LANL pit program Leads.
• Knowledge of the pit program priorities essential to meet the schedule requirements for the 50 PPY mission at SRS
• Demonstrated working relationships with key pit program Sr. Leadership Team members at both SRS and LANL

PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:  
- Price and Cost to Company: 20% 
- Technical Acceptability: 80% 

Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 2 option periods.

Estimated Hours Per Year: 1040 ST / 100 OT

Work Schedule This is a PT position. 

Onsite or Remote? 100% onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense. 

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. 

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.