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Overview

Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation’s highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex—from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL’s scientific discovery and capabilities—rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools—are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.

The Technology Integration (TI) Group within the National Security Directorate seeks an International Regional Project Manager. Our group leverages system integration and technology deployment expertise to support large programs and complex projects that are vital to protecting our homeland. We collaborate across PNNL to provide impactful solutions that achieve real-world mission objectives in the field.

In this role, the candidate will support the Global Material Security Office of Radiological Security by serving as a Regional Project Manager in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Radiological Security. Specifically, the position will serve as a PNNL Regional Project Manager for the international implementation of the Office of Radiological Security (ORS), securing radiological materials at civilian locations throughout the United States. The candidate will report directly to the ORS Deputy Program Manager for the day-to-day execution of project activities and be accountable to the ORS Deputy Program Manager for expert delivery and customer relationship development. This position requires frequent high-level interactions with senior government, political, and industry partners, including senior management at the U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters, hospital administrators, university deans, security directors, and other site stakeholders as required. The incumbent will provide technical and project management leadership for all project tasks, including project planning, execution, and reporting.

The candidate will reside as a member of the Technology Integration Group within the National Security Directorate and will be directly accountable to PNNL’s ORS Program for project execution. Collectively, this program has an annual budget exceeding $150 million. As a Regional Project Manager, the incumbent will provide technical and project management leadership and oversight for executing all protection, reduce, and remove activities within their assigned region. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for devising a long-term sustainability strategy for their assigned region. The candidate will be directly accountable to the ORS Deputy Program Manager for expert project delivery, providing direct management and technical oversight to international regional projects having a total annual budget of approximately $8M.

The incumbent will support complex, politically sensitive, nationally critical, and technically challenging projects within the Global Security Implementation Project Management Office. Successful experience in a wide array of technical, teaming, and complex operational situations, plus a demonstrated ability to interact positively and professionally with customers, senior executives, key stakeholders, and project managers, is essential.

The candidate will provide direct technical and project management expertise and leadership to assist clients in developing and implementing nonproliferation and international security policy. In this capacity, the candidate will utilize their technical and project management expertise, supplemented by management and staff from other DOE National Laboratories and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

In these roles, the candidate will be expected to:

• Demonstrated ability to work proactively with HQ sponsors and counterparts and to independently initiate and carry out new technical activities to provide project management to various nonproliferation projects in a leadership capacity. Provide a consistent communication link with internal and external clients.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with an ability to adapt and prioritize work assignments in a rapidly changing environment. Possess the ability to effectively work with and manage widely dispersed multi-laboratory staff and interagency teams.

• Perform project management and technical activities as directed by the PNNL program manager.

• Provide project management oversight for assigned project activities, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, change control, project documentation, performance tracking, and reporting. Interface with PNNL project controls and contracts staff to implement assigned project activities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of disciplined project management practices, with familiarity of industry-recognized project management tools, concepts, and software.

• Knowledge of contracting principles and business practices within government, commercial, and international arenas; knowledge of a wide range of project management, marketing, and financial practices; advanced knowledge of business standards and practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability for writing technical, policy-oriented, and project documents clearly and understandably.

This position is accountable to the ORS Deputy Program Manager and Program Manager for:

• Overseeing assigned technical and project management tasks with exquisite detail to ensure project activities comply with technical scope, budget, and schedule commitments while adhering to all Program policy requirements.

• Providing technical expertise and coordination.

• Identifying opportunities for expanding PNNL's business within the NA-21 Account and providing recommendations to the ORS Program Management team.

• Providing immediate and firsthand communication between PNNL and ORS Headquarters for NA-21 business opportunities and performance assessments.

This position is accountable to the assigned Technical Team Lead for:

• Obtaining and maintaining necessary credentials as a Project Management Professional.

• Adherence to laboratory policies and procedures including, but not limited to: timely time reporting; annual refresher training as well as project-specific training; adherence to expense report policies, etc.

• Communication and commitment to professional development activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant project management experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 5+ years of relevant project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience in a wide array of technical and management situations, as well as a demonstrated capability to interact successfully with senior program managers and the NNSA/GMS customer is essential. The position requires the candidate to understand and implement the objectives and goals of NNSA’s ORS and to aggressively tailor programmatic activities to meet those goals. Specific requirements include:

• Demonstrated ability to work proactively with clients and to independently initiate and carry out new activities.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly politically sensitive environment due to the nature of business dealings with senior federal staff and the high visibility of the program.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments and adjust schedules based on changing requirements.

• Expert knowledge of project management, database applications, custom reporting systems, and system integration

• Knowledge of contracting principles and business practices within the government, commercial, and international arenas; knowledge of a wide range of project management, marketing, and financial practices; advanced knowledge of business standards and practices.

• Pre-existing experience/relationships with NA-21 Program/Client strongly preferred.

• Prior experience working with Department of Energy sponsors in national security initiatives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability for writing concisely and clearly.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Frequent domestic and/or international travel is required (not to exceed 40%), and if the candidate is required to visit nuclear or radiological facilities, completion of PNNL ORS radiological training for offsite nuclear facilities will be required.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.

• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.

Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or 3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO)risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

• Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $111,600.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $178,300.00/Yr.