Job Summary
Support multiple integrated projects and programs, interfacing directly with project and functional team members at CLIENT 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Performance Requirements: The Technical Support Specialist 5 is responsible to the appropriate Manager to perform the duties listed and defined in this section.
Education:
PhD or degree with specialized training or bachelor specialized training applicable to special needs of the task or professional certification.

Experience/Skills:
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,
Experience in Life Cycle Cost Estimate development and Plutonium processing preferred.
Familiarity with administrative and technical procedures, practices, and processes affecting programmatic and facility activities.
Ability to analyze technical and programmatic issues
Internal or external review team participation preferred
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.

Work Hours:
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. CLIENT utilizes various work schedules, including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes CLIENT holidays. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Work hours in excess of forty hours a week may be required, as authorized by CLIENT management. Travel to partner sites (LANL, WIPP, PANTEX) may be required.

Area Security Access:
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. Supplier shall possess a positive FOCI determination from DOE which includes "Q" security clearance level. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties while clearance request is processing. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance ("L" or "Q") within the past two years are preferred.
(I) The following table shows the Equivalency Requirements that may be applied in lieu of education and experience. The evaluation must explain in detail when using these equivalences. (see evaluation) (1) General Education Development (GED) or vocational degree = high school diploma (2) A.S./A.A. degree = Two (2) year general experience (3) B.S./B.A. = Four (4) additional general experience (4) M.S./M.A. = Six (6) years additional general experience (5) Ph.D. = Eight (8) years additional general experience
(II) The following clarification applies to all experience requirements. The evaluation must explain in detail when using these equivalences. (see evaluation)
At CLIENT's option, related experience may be substituted for education. In certain cases, depending on the needs of NNSA Capital Projects the following will be considered in lieu of minimum education and experience: unique education, specialized experience, skills, and/or knowledge, specialized training, nationally recognized certification, military training and/or experience, quantity, and quantity of experience, and/or exceptional Grade Point Average.

Job Summary
Support multiple integrated projects and programs, interfacing directly with project and functional team members at CLIENT 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Performance Requirements: The Technical Support Specialist 5 is responsible to the appropriate Manager to perform the duties listed and defined in this section.
Education:
PhD or degree with specialized training or bachelor specialized training applicable to special needs of the task or professional certification.

Experience/Skills:
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,
Experience in Life Cycle Cost Estimate development and Plutonium processing preferred.
Familiarity with administrative and technical procedures, practices, and processes affecting programmatic and facility activities.
Ability to analyze technical and programmatic issues
Internal or external review team participation preferred
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.
Work Hours:
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. CLIENT utilizes various work schedules, including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes CLIENT holidays. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Work hours in excess of forty hours a week may be required, as authorized by CLIENT management. Travel to partner sites (LANL, WIPP, PANTEX) may be required.

Area Security Access:
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. Supplier shall possess a positive FOCI determination from DOE which includes "Q" security clearance level. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties while clearance request is processing. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance ("L" or "Q") within the past two years are preferred.
(I) The following table shows the Equivalency Requirements that may be applied in lieu of education and experience. The evaluation must explain in detail when using these equivalences. (see evaluation) (1) General Education Development (GED) or vocational degree = high school diploma (2) A.S./A.A. degree = Two (2) year general experience (3) B.S./B.A. = Four (4) additional general experience (4) M.S./M.A. = Six (6) years additional general experience (5) Ph.D. = Eight (8) years additional general experience
(II) The following clarification applies to all experience requirements. The evaluation must explain in detail when using these equivalences. (see evaluation)
At CLIENT's option, related experience may be substituted for education. In certain cases, depending on the needs of NNSA Capital Projects the following will be considered in lieu of minimum education and experience: unique education, specialized experience, skills, and/or knowledge, specialized training, nationally recognized certification, military training and/or experience, quantity, and quantity of experience, and/or exceptional Grade Point Average.