Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Technical Support Specialist V to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (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
Support multiple integrated projects and programs, interfacing directly with project and functional team members at SRS and across the DOE/NNSA complex to integrate activities which support programmatic requirements in support of the Surplus Plutonium Disposition Program. Analyze technical and programmatic information and documents implementing or affecting programmatic requirements.
The primary purpose of this position is to support the update of the Life Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) for the Surplus Plutonium Disposition Program and programmatic re-baselining activities.

DUTIES

* Write and manage documents. Coordinate review.
* Develop and review supporting spreadsheets.
* Track progress and monitor status vs. schedule.
* Involvement with risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, external review coordination, management review coordination, NNSA review coordination, technology readiness assessments, and TMP development.
* Participate on program/project teams affecting execution of strategic program priorities.
* Support initiatives focused on strategic programmatic or tactical execution issue resolution.
* Maintain awareness of and contribute to schedules, performance monitoring status, and management reports.
* Provide timely feedback and recommended solutions to management to improve or mitigate problems affecting execution and coordination between multiple sites.
* Provide written and verbal analysis and recommendations to management.
* Identify effective solutions, including implementing requirements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
PhD or degree with specialized training or bachelor specialized training applicable to special needs of the task or professional certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum 15 years experience supporting commercial or federal science, nuclear engineering, or other task relevant programs or projects.
* 10 or more years in a management role in Project Management, Program Management, Operations, and/or Engineering,
* Familiarity with administrative and technical procedures, practices, and processes affecting programmatic and facility activities.
* Ability to analyze technical and programmatic issues
* Baseline development, control, reporting, and change control processes
* Experience with multiple integrated projects and programs
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Effective use of computer software including work processing, email, spreadsheets, power point, and databases.
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Desired Qualifications
* Experience in Life Cycle Cost Estimate development and Plutonium processing preferred.
​​​​​* Internal or external review team participation preferred

LOCATION
Savannah River Site
Aiken, SC
Position will be primarily performed at SRS and various off-site locations as needed.

The Savannah River Site (SRS), a 310 square mile (198,046 acres) Department of Energy site, is located in the sand-hills region of South Carolina. It encompasses parts of Aiken, Barnwell and Allendale counties and is bordered on the west by the Savannah River and Georgia. SRS is close to several cities, including Augusta, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina. It is also within a few hours of Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Greenville and Charlotte.

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.

The work schedule will be a nominal 40-hour work week but can be part-time or with interruption between on-site requirements dependent on the support requirements necessary for the project. It is estimated that each standard year will consist of two-thousand and eighty hours. Ability to work a schedule that includes weekend days.

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.