Apply technical experience in field of specializaton or broad-based experience in multple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical practces and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, applicaton of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordinaton or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide leadership in determining solutons to complex problems and be recognized as having expertse in a functonal area(s) of technical expertse. Develop solutons to complex technical problems in fields of expertse. Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertse in the external world. Be aware of capabilites of the work group and needs of its customers. Identfy technical programs which can be carried out with litle guidance and take the initatve to accomplish them. Lead task teams for developing solutons to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identfied by management. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testng, quality assurance requirements. Communicate the results and objectves verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, managers and oversight groups. Prepare reports for external publicaton.
Skill Type
Skill Name
An advanced degree and experience, a Ph.D. degree and about 10 years' experience. OR A MS degree and 12 years' experience. OR A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience.
Considered an internal expert in area of expertise. Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations. Can solve complex problems in field.
At least 5 years of experience working with NNSA Weapon Quality Policies (eg, NAP 401.1A, NAP 401.1, NAP 24A)
At least 5 years of experience pertaining to NNSA Product Acceptance activities.
Preferred Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Working knowledge of the NNSA Product Realization Process is preferred.
Working Knowledge of general NSE quality systems is preferred.