Technical Consultant 1

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Technical Consultant I - Sludge Treatment, Plutonium Finishing, Cesium And Strontium Capsules (Full-Time) located in The Hanford Tri-Cities Area (Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Hanford in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area. 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide General Support Services Contractor (GSSC) assistance to support DOE Hanford [which consists of Richland Operations Office (RL), and Office of River Protection (ORP)] in support of the Govt’s operations, personnel management, and general administration of regional operations at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.  ProSidian Consulting's work includes supporting DOE requirements for consulting support, acquisition support, program/project management support, operational/administrative business support, and environmental consulting support. 

AMRP Tech Conslt STP& PFP Closure Proj Spt Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Technical Consultant I - Sludge Treatment, Plutonium Finishing, Cesium And Strontium Capsules and provide technical consulting support for the sludge treatment project, plutonium finishing plant closure project, and management of the cesium and strontium capsules project for The Department of Energy Richland Operations Office (DOE-RL), Assistant Manager for River and Plateau (AMRP)

Technical Consultant (Sludge Treatment, Plutonium Finishing, Cesium And Strontium Capsules) Personnel shall provide support in the following areas:

• Strategic development and implementation of a DOE-RL review and approval process of the Critical Decision packages for the Sludge Treatment Project (STP), Management of the Cesium & Strontium Capsules Project (MCSCP) and for the Plutonium Finishing Plant Closure Project (PFP) which also involves development and implementation of strategic closure planning and execution documentation. 
• Assess and evaluate the appropriateness of project (STP, MCSCP and PFP) documentation. This scope includes review of the contractor’s Plans, Strategies and Compliance documentation.  Plans will include Characterization & Sample Analysis, Project Execution, Acquisition, Quality Assurance, Safety Basis, Technology Maturation, and Project Readiness for key events and formal reviews.  Documentation of Strategies will include meeting Waste Acceptance Requirements, Hazard Analysis, Accident Analysis Safety Basis Step-out Criteria, and demolition techniques & requirements. Compliance documentation will include environmental documents such as NEPA, CERCLA, TSCA, RCRA, Safeguards and Security.
• Provide executive level management support for project (STP, MCSCP and PFP) activities through the tailoring of project management requirements for the project, evaluation and analysis of current methods, technologies and development of alternative work strategies.  This call may require travel to other DOE sites to gather information and data.
• Perform technical reviews and provide overall project management support for the Sludge Treatment Project and Plutonium Finishing Plant Closure Project and Management of the Cesium and Strontium Capsules Project.
• Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals.

Develop and/or support the update of the following STP, PFP, and MCSCP documentation:

- Project Execution Plans

- Risk Management Plan

- STP, MCSCP, and PFP specific Safety Documents

- Oversight Plans

- Critical Decision Packages

- Value Engineering/Alternatives Analysis

Contractor personnel shall provide support to the AMRP in execution of STP, MCSCP and PFP activities in functional areas as follows:

- Assist with development of plans, schedules, work strategies and appropriate documentation for activities related to the path forward for STP, MCSCP and PFP decommissioning and dismantlement.

- Assist with generating government cost estimates that reflect the STP, MCSCP and PFP path forward work strategies.

- Assist with technical reviews of contractor proposals for execution of STP, MCSCP and PFP decommissioning and dismantlement activities.  Assist with coordination of resources and provide direct support in the conduct of technical reviews.

- Assist with reviews of Technical Consultant (Sludge Treatment, Plutonium Finishing, Cesium And Strontium Capsules) Personnel Performance Measurement Baseline submittal which will incorporate changes that reflect execution of STP, MCSCP and PFP project activities.

Provide Project Management support for STP, MCSCP and PFP decommissioning and dismantlement as follows: 

- Monitor contractor performance. | Support IPTs in preparing for project technical reviews and oversight plans. | Evaluate and assist in identifying risks associated with the STP, MCSCP and PFP decommissioning and dismantlement work scope. | Evaluate contractor schedules associated with the work scope. | Recognize and report adverse trends related to the work scope.

Qualifications

The Technical Consultant I - Sludge Treatment, Plutonium Finishing, Cesium And Strontium Capsules 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/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TECH CONS I

Technical Consultant (Sludge Treatment, Plutonium Finishing, Cesium And Strontium Capsules) Personnel shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering Discipline
• 5 years’ experience in environmental project management
• 8 years of experience in nuclear operations and project management
• Extensive project management experience
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience completing preparations, execution, and closeout of the readiness determination process required by DOE Order 413.3B.
• Knowledge and expertise in project reviews, technical evaluations, and assessments.
• U.S. Citizenship

TRAVEL:  Travel as 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 the Department of Energy - Richland Operations Office, The Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.  

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 impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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