Development Chief Scientist

Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Development Chief Scientist Career Level From: Advisor Career Level To: Principal Job Specialty: Core Engineering What You'll Do The Chief Scientist serves as the technical leader for CNS. The individual leads research and development initiatives to propel CNS manufacturing, quality, and surveillance activities to accomplish the Mission today and in the future. The Chief Scientist aligns the technical strategic vision with all stakeholders to develop the Technology Roadmap, works with the Plant Directed Research and Development office to review proposals and shape the direction of research within CNS. This Chief Scientist drives acceleration of technical maturation at Y12. The Chief serves as a liaison between Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) and the headquarters of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in Washington, D.C acting as a technical conduit of information between the Y-12 National Security Complex and the NNSA Headquarters. Further, the Chief serves as a strategic and technical liaison to the Design Agencies to resolve concerns and advocate for innovative collaborations that serve the CNS and NNSA Mission. The Chief facilitates accurate communications and real time situational awareness of emerging issues and the general climate and perspective of the NNSA and Design Agency decision makers. Facilitates resolution of issues and participates in significant, high-level meetings on topics of critical interest such as Critical Decision milestones; the status of significant deliverables, such as life extension programs, surveillance programs and dismantlement's; and the status of efforts to maintain capabilities and reduce operational risks. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to, travel to and communications with various members of the Nuclear Enterprise (i.e. Navy, KCNSC, SRS, Y-12, PX, LANL, LLNL, AWE and Washington, DC). Ability to interpret, prepare, review and/or summarize various reports and data (i.e. weekly production stats, budget, anomalous units and reports, etc.) Lead various teams and committees and participate on working groups and in planning meetings. Effectively communicates significant accomplishments and needs to support high level reporting. Serves as a mentor and internal technical consultant. Leads technology maturation teams and provide guidance and coordination for major Development projects through the proper liaisons. Leads technology maturation through leadership in Product realization teams as well as technology realization teams either directly or through proper mentoring and leadership. Often called upon to help organize solutions to emerging problems. This candidate must have a deep technical background with a focus on improving the NNSA production mission through technology maturation and acceleration. To achieve acceleration, the Chief Scientist will organize and write Technology roadmaps and technology maturation plans that support program milestones. This requires significant coordination with NNSA entities to gain agreement and collaboration. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch, dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 12 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science and 10 years of relevant experience. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science and 7 years of relevant experience. Preferred Job Requirements A PhD in Engineering or the Physical Sciences with 15+ years nuclear manufacturing research and development experience in the Nuclear Weapons Complex with a related Design or Production agency. Excellent communications and interpersonal skillsComfortable working in a high visibility environment requiring high levels of autonomy, flexibility, and responsiveness to customer needsProven track record of successful customer and executive leadership interaction Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.