HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Contractor
Duration: 6-12 months (40 hours/week)
Location: Remote with travel as needed (up to 20% travel domestically and/or internationally)

Short Summary about Job:
This is a staff augmentation contract position for an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) professional. The IV&V organization maintains V&V programs and provides vendor oversight for V&V work on safety-related digital instrumentation and control (I&C) in accordance with IEEE Std 1012-2004, endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.168 Revision 2. Work activities include updating/maintaining IV&V plans and procedures, performing criticality analysis for all SIL level software, supporting development and review of digital I&C system requirement specifications and statements of work, reviewing vendor V&V artifacts for acceptance, and participating in risk mitigation activities.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, or relevant engineering discipline
Minimum 15+ years' experience working in safety I&C and V&V work environment, preferably in the power or nuclear industries
Experience with nuclear digital I&C independent verification and validation (REQUIRED)
Demonstrated understanding of engineering and/or manufacturing projects and terminology
Solid technical writing and presentation skills
Strong communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of relevant industry standards including but not limited to IEEE Std 1012-2004 and its latest revision
Considered a subject matter expert in safety I&C and V&V
Demonstrated success in working on major nuclear digital I&C and V&V projects

Miscellaneous/Additional Information:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Updates/maintains IV&V plans and procedures
Develops V&V compliance matrix for projects, including projects for international clients
Supports criticality analyses for all SIL level software
Supports review of digital I&C system requirements specifications and statements of work
Supports IV&V vendor acquisition activities and specifies vendor work scope
Conducts IV&V vendor deliverable acceptance review and provides recommendations
Supports IV&V management and project teams in risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, and reporting
Interfaces with development organizations and vendors to get resolutions for IV&V anomaly reports and test incident reports
Performs other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:
Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately
Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally, able to create, read and interpret complex written information
Planning/organizing: Prioritizes work activities, organizes timelines and deadlines, uses time efficiently
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in work environment, manages competing demands and frequent interruptions
Dependability: Consistently on time, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback
Team Building: Develops strong interpersonal networks and trust, leads consensus involving all stakeholders
Safety Culture: Adheres to corporate safety culture and models safe behavior
Quality Assurance: Commits to understanding and implementation of QA regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1

Physical Demands:
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using phone, personal interaction, and computers
Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend new concepts quickly
Frequently required to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment
Ability to lift ten to fifteen pounds
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.