Tritium Project Subject Matter Expert

About the role

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 foremost, SRNS develops innovative approaches to meet environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges, supplies products and services to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent, secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation, and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable waste forms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions, applying superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex national and global issues. SRNS envisions being “the Standard of Excellence in Nuclear Materials Management by Delivering Knowledge, Innovation and Experience,” grounded in safety, security, results delivery, team energizing, relationship building, and shaping a diverse, innovative workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide Program Management, Project Management, and Business Planning leadership to advance the Tritium mission.
• Build collaborative relationships to execute strategic initiatives and meet various Weapons Activity program deliverables.
• Work with NNSA HQ Federal Program Managers, Tritium leadership, Tritium program managers, cost center managers, and BSRA as needed.
• Apply experienced working knowledge of DOE Project and NNSA Program Management Policies and Directives to NNSA Facilities, particularly Tritium.
• Prepare Business Plans for various Weapons Activities tritium initiatives using Tritium Program Management experience.
• Develop work authorization and multi‑fiscal year baselines, including scopes that earn value in support of NNSA Programs, and document the process.
• Develop and implement management systems and tools for managing mission‑driven staffing and document the process.
• Provide NNSA Program management knowledge transfer and mentoring to the next generation of SRTE Program Managers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus at least fifteen years of experience (YOE), OR Master's degree in a relevant field plus at least twelve years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in a relevant field plus at least eight years of experience (YOE). Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered.

Position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q‑level security clearance; pre‑employment drug & alcohol test, background review (personal references, credit, criminal records, employment history, education verifications) will be conducted. Factors such as background review results, dual citizenship, and unpaid/unfiled taxes may impact clearance eligibility.

Skills

• Ability to develop NNSA programs, budgets, and manpower requirements to support related strategies and initiatives.
• Experience managing U.S. and International NNSA‑related projects and programs, with unique knowledge of the Weapons Activities Tritium Programs.
• Experience with the NNSA Federal Budget Process and DOE/NNSA Capital Acquisition process, emphasizing familiarity with DOE and NNSA Policies and Directives.

Benefits

• 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 and to making the world a safer place.