N&CSE Deputy Area Manager

22-Jul-2025

Engineering

10197BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Engineering

Discipline

Nuclear Engineering

Career Level

M3

Salary Range

$131,500 - $184,000

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Engineering roles perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.

Discipline Description

Nuclear Engineers provide all engineering support for programmatic or operating, modifications to, or new DOE Hazard Category 2 and 3 Nuclear Facilities in the areas of nuclear safety or criticality safety to implement consensus nuclear industry standards and DOE requirements to comply with Part B of 10 CFR 830, DOE Nuclear Safety Management and DOE Order 420.1C Facility Safety.

Nuclear programmatic activities include development, implementation and maintenance of Nuclear Safety policy and processes, implementing procedures, and training and assessment programs.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Provides strategic direction, programmatic, and technical leadership for the nuclear staff supporting new projects requiring safety bases or existing facilities. Directs, leads, and plans all nuclear support activities for the assigned facilities or projects. Support includes day-to-day facility/project support, ensuring compliance with 10 CFR 820, Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities, and 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, for assigned facilities/projects. Acts as the immediate nuclear technical authority for the assigned facilities/projects.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager is the person responsible for the development the Documented Safety Analyses, Technical Safety Requirements, and supporting technical documents for the assigned facilities/projects. The assigned facilities/projects are or will become Hazard Category 2 Nuclear Facilities (in accordance with DOE-STD-1027) with radiological, chemical, and industrial hazards. This position carries the responsibility for technical adequacy of the documented safety analysis and technical safety requirements, the responsibility for ensuring complete and correct implementation of the safety basis in facility programs and procedures, the responsibility of maintaining compliance with annually required elements of 10 CFR 830 (e.g., annual updates and unreviewed safety question summaries), and the overall health and functioning of the Unreviewed Safety Question process for the assigned facilities.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager is responsible for ensuring that all nuclear development activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable Federal regulatory requirements.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager is the technical authority for the assigned facilities/projects. The position is responsible for ensuring disciplined Conduct of Nuclear Safety in accordance with SRNS Manual 11Q for all applicable activities supporting the assigned facilities/projects.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager is responsible for directing nuclear activities in a manner to integrate achievement of the above responsibilities with the accomplishment of SRNS business objectives. This requires the position to make and champion informed risk-benefit determinations in support of the assigned facilities/projects.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager manages customer relations on facility and project-related nuclear safety matters with the Department of Energy through personal interaction with DOE management. The position also directs their staff in conducting these relationships.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager manages and oversees the nuclear support activities provided by subcontractors supporting the assigned facilities/projects. This oversight and management function includes personnel and products in the area of Nuclear Safety, Safety Analysis, Hazards Analysis, and general Regulatory Support. Key to this position is that that subcontracts are managed proactively to ensure appropriate, timely, and cost-effective support to the assigned facilities/projects.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager participates as a member of the Area Project and/or Facility Manager's team to formulate and execute strategic planning, mission development, and resource management in support of the facilities/projects.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager is responsible for development, administration, and control of the assigned facilities/project's direct and indirect N&CSE budgets and staffing in order to implement nuclear responsibilities, ensure schedule objectives are met, and support long-term operation of the assigned facilities/projects.

The N&CSE Deputy Area Manager is responsible for ensuring that the nuclear training, mentoring, rotation, and personal development processes provide a stable, maturing, and capable staff for nuclear engineering support of the assigned facilities/projects' objectives.

Required Qualifications

* Twelve or more years of experience (YOE) as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed plus three or more YOE in a relevant management role, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus eight or more YOE in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more YOE in one or more of the roles managed
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

We'd Also Like to See

Experience in the Operation and Management of the Tritium Facilities is preferred.

Career Band

Management

Career Band Description

* Roles in this band provide people management direction to ensure the overall effective functioning of a function, sub-function, department or administrative process by implementing strategies and processes, and by building a high-performing team
* Achieves goals through the work of others
* Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and development
* Job focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills

Career Level Description

Provides leadership to managers and professional staff with accountability for performance and results of multiple teams, while developing departmental plans and priorities where decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

Q

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options - Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Employer paid life insurance with buy up options - Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability - 401(k) with Employer Match - Various wellness programs - Paid Time Off and Holidays - Discounts and other supplemental benefits SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to: Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer. Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources. Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence. Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace. Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

30-Jul-2025