Project Manager/Quality Assurance Coordinator

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Hanford Natural Resource Trustee Council (HNRTC) Project Manager/Quality Assurance Coordinator (Time and Materials) in in The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area. to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) 

ProSidian 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's work includes supporting requirements for consulting, acquisition support, program/project mgmt., operational/administrative business support, and environmental consulting support.  It is also ProSidian's duty to adhere to regulations covering the responsibility to protect classified matter (including documents, material and special nuclear material) in connection with the performance of work under this contract.

HNRTC Support Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Hanford Natural Resource Trustee Council (HNRTC) Project Manager/Quality Assurance Coordinator and provide Project Manager/Quality Assurance Coordinator Services to DOE- HNRTC.  Must also be familiar/experienced with the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) and Restoration Program. The NRDA Restoration Program is the legal process that federal agencies like DOE, NOAA, FWS, etc. together with the states and Indian tribes, use to evaluate the impacts of oil spills, hazardous waste sites, and ship groundings on natural resources both along the nation's coast and throughout the interior.  NRDA focuses on quantifying contaminant-caused damages (the release of contaminants - intentional releases or accidental spills) to natural resources.    NRDA Results are used to procure the cost of damages from the responsible party, and funds are used to restore injured habitats and resources to the condition they would have been had the hazardous substances not been released.

The HNRTC Project Manager/Quality Assurance Coordinator shall support DOE-RL’s work on the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) process and interface with the HNRTC. The HNRTC holds monthly meetings, routine teleconference calls, special workshops and an annual strategic planning meeting in late summer or early fall as well as:

• Become and stay informed on HNRTC meeting topics and current issues.  (Relevant information can be found in summaries of HNRTC meetings and will be provided). 
• Maintain working relationships with HNRTC members.
• Assist RL in responding to Trustee information requests.
• Interface with technical staff across RL and other DOE offices, with DOE contractors, and with other support organizations to obtain, consolidate, and summarize information for Trustee and HNRTC use.
• Attend HNRTC meetings and support the DOE technical point-of-contact by capturing commitments and action items.
• Preparing meeting summaries. 
• Assist in the development of project management tools and techniques for baselining and managing the Hanford injury assessment process. (e.g. work breakdown structures, schedules and cost estimates).
• Assist in budget development and tracking.
• Facilitate data management process and the data management system for the HNRTC.
• Assist and facilitate implementation of the Data Management Plan for the Hanford Natural Resource Injury Assessment Process.
• Act as liaison between the Data Management Team, the HNRTC, TWGs, and principle investigators.
• Assist in development of Data Acquisition Plans (DAP) for historical data acquisition & work planning and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP) for new data acquisition.
• Present documents to the HNRTC for approval and relay status back to the TWGs.
• Track data management activities for the HNRTC.
• Assist in tracking and documenting the progress of studies.
• Assists in the documentation of study conclusions and closeout summaries.
• Facilitate, develop, edit, and finalize technical reports for DOE review and approval.
• Write memorandums and white papers for the HNRTC.
• Review work plans/QAPPs, and proposals for work plans.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) prior to collection and/or analysis of environmental data.
• Assist in development and quality assurance of DAPs, QAPPs, and work plans.
• Coordinate with the HNRTC’s affiliate Data Management Team from Hanford Mission Essential Services (HMSE) contractor(s) to ensure integrity and completeness of data.
• Facilitate the verification and validation of the historical and newly acquired data for the Hanford Natural Resource Damage Assessment.
• Identify and delegate responsibility for responding to specific QA needs and provide guidance regarding compliance.
• Annually participate in the review and potential revision of the Data Management Plan, and obtain document approvals.
• Assist and perform data searches and data uploads to the data management system.

Qualifications

The Hanford Natural Resource Trustee Council (HNRTC) Project Manager/Quality Assurance Coordinator 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:

HNRATC Project Manager/Quality Assurance Coordinator personnel shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Knowledge of Hanford Site activities preferred.
• Knowledge of the Comprehensive Environmental Response (CERCLA).
• Knowledge of the National Contingency Plan regulations (40 CFR 300).
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Interior NRDA regulations (43 CFR Part 11).
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in data management, quality assurance, and quality control processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in systems management.
• U.S. Citizenship

TRAVEL: Travel as coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact and Contracting Officer is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations, on an as needed basis. It should be emphasized that participation in regular meetings should typically be by phone to save on time and the direct costs of travel – unless directed by the DOE. Monthly travel may be necessary to participate in HNRTC, Technical Work Group and other project meetings.

LOCATION:  Work will be conducted at DOE offices or other locations in Richland, WA, at trust organization locations (e.g., Olympia, Portland, Spokane, Lewiston), at the contractor’s office, or other location to be specified by DOE or the Council.

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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