Operations Consultant

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks an Operations Consultant (Nuclear | Energy | Environmental | Strategic | Process | Management) - GSSC (Full-Time [W-2]) to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Hanford.  Preferred candidates present with relevant Government, Public Sector, and Infrastructure (Nuclear and Environmental) Sector experience (functional area experience also ideal) - SCA Code: N/A.  This position is located in the CONUS - Northwest Region. 

Operations Consultant Candidates shall work to support requirements for FY22-012: Consultant Support Services Swim Lanes and statement of work (SOW) while maintaining required qualifications with relevant Government, Public Sector, and Infrastructure Sector experience.  ProSidian Team Members work as part of the Engagement Team Cadre to provide integrated consulting and operational business support (Consultant Support) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Chief of Staff (HCS) at the DOE Hanford Site full-time (1920 hours) as part of The ProSidian General Support Services Contract (GSSC). 

• Leverage specific knowledge and experience of The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) cleanup mission strategy to provide timely expertise utilizing acquired knowledge of the Hanford site operations to coordinate high-level integration decisions between the providing Department of Energy Richland Operations Office (DOE-RL) and The Department of Energy Office of River Protection (DOE-ORP). 

[DOE EM Hanford experience preferred for Operations Consultants providing DOE Hanford Chief of Staff (HCS) integrated consulting and operational business support].  The Operations Consultant shall provide support as a full-time (1920 hours/Yr) General Support Services Contractor (GSSC) to support the following scope:

• Provide integrated consulting and operational business support for all Hanford Chief of Staff (HCS) activities and team needs.
• Advise The HCS and other members of senior management to provide reviews and recommendations for appropriate approaches, processes, and recommended tools.
• Provide support and assistance in preparing/reviewing HCS-related documents, and other materials to support HCS and senior management efforts, as directed by the HCS.
• Provide timely expertise utilizing acquired knowledge of the Hanford Site operations to coordinate high-level integration decisions between RL (Richland Operations Office) and ORP (Office of River Protection) offices. 
• Provide consultation with other organizations to assist in the identification and resolution of conflicts and recommend corrective action to prevent delays, and inefficiencies and facilitate completion of work.
• Brief senior management on issues, options for resolution, and recovery plans, and facilitate decision-making
• Provide expert technical support to the Hanford Site, Chief of Staff (HCS) for strategic management of operations to include programmatic advice and organizational strategies to ensure oversight is appropriately planned and executed to support operations and activities.
• Conduct critical assessments and implement actions to bring about systemic improvements in the integrated DOE oversight strategy.
• Participate in meetings with senior management as requested by Hanford Site, Chief of Staff (HCS), and Deputy Managers
• Conduct high-level comprehensive analysis and assessments of the multitude of DOE and integrated contractor programs to evaluate program planning and implementation.
• Perform specific detailed assessments of key program areas by extrapolating information from existing data, applying seasoned professional judgment, and challenging assumptions of planned approaches. 
• Interface regularly with a diverse range of people from the Richland Operations Office (RL), Office of River Protection (ORP), PNNL, and other DOE Contractors. 
• Perform specific detailed assessments of key program areas.
• Prepare and present monthly assessments and status reports in writing to Hanford Site, Chief of Staff (HCS).  
• Prepare and provide in writing an expert opinion on issues, findings, and other areas of concern or review. 
• Draft presentations for internal meetings with senior management.
• Provide an annual written assessment of the Organization Management System and the covered procedures to identify necessary updates, revisions, and streamlining.

Qualifications

The Operations Consultant (Nuclear | Energy | Environmental | Strategic | Process | Management) - GSSC shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.

The Operations Consultant personnel shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• 3 years of relevant experiences, such as daily interactions with the senior management and other senior staff.  (Hanford experience preferred)
• Specific knowledge and experience of The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) cleanup mission strategy.  (DOE-EM Hanford experience preferred) 
• Specialized and specific experience relating to the DOE mission and senior management culture.  (Hanford experience preferred) 
• Proven technical support skills, on-site experience, proven data analysis skills, and knowledge to satisfy the stated Hanford Site Chief of Staff (HCS) needs.  
• Proven ability to provide support services to the chief of staff and senior management, including the ability to protect sensitive information and to support time-sensitive, critical responses.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience developing briefings, correspondence, executive summaries, and other administratively technical documents. 
• Skilled in problem identification and resolution.
• Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID, a granted exception to vaccination for COVID, or able to meet entry and testing requirements for entrance and work in federal buildings.
• U.S. Citizenship

DELIVERABLES

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.  The Operations Consultant shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestone/delivery schedules as outlined below:

• Weekly Status Report.  This report will address work accomplished, with deliverable progress provided to the technical monitor.
• Monthly Status Report.  This report will be a combination of the weekly status reports and shall be submitted with the monthly invoice.  The report shall also include:
• Deliverable progress and date(s) submitted, submitted within the invoice period.
• The work schedule for Contractor employees, to include any leave taken.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom