Principal Technical Advisor

Seeking a Principal Technical Advisor to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC.

Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday, 6/23/26 at 12:00 PM EST.

Requirements:

The Contractor will establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements; define and conduct technical investigations where appropriate. Develop "leading edge" methods and technologies to effectively mitigate undesirable programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.

* Provide expert technical guidance and leadership on problem resolution by assessing atypical, unusually complex issues, and situations impacting future roles of the organization and/or program operations (e.g., site policies, major process reengineering, strategic planning, organizational development)

* Typical assignments are most often broad, and program oriented in nature; assignments require extended periods of time often involving several months to years, although smaller and less complex issues are handled and occasionally require less time

* Provide expert leadership of multi-disciplinary team(s) engaged in highly visible/business sensitive, project-type work involving extremely complex problems, and/or key budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues, for example. May involve engaging consultants and other outside experts

* Define scope of new project-type work and changing technical program requirements

* Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines; consult with cognizant management and staff on corrective action plans

* Represent assigned organization and technical issues to both internal and external customers; manage related correspondence

* Interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, and other external organizations on substantive matters involving assigned technical issues

* Interact with oversight panels and boards as appropriate in areas of technical expertise

* Propose strategic business goals and milestones involving technical issues for which incumbent has expertise, and against which organizational and operational performance will be measured; participate in related strategic initiatives

* Develop strategic plans for major new program areas and for resolving technical issues

* Remain intellectually current of job-related emerging technologies, and serve as communications source for analytic technical theories, principles, and concepts

* Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or other organizations

* Utilize self-initiative and delegated authority to draw on the required resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within the framework of a team environment with limited direction

* Provide input and participate in programmatic improvement initiatives in support of mission goals

* Provide technical and operational input on such items as Authorization Bases Documents, technical reports, and program-level procedures. Also, provide technical input to training, procedures, and other such support organizations, as appropriate

* Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules and make safety an integral part of each task

* Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe conditions

Additional Duties:

* Ensure the NMC&A Requirements from current DOE Order for Nuclear Material Control and Accountability are incorporated in the design and schedule of the facility

* Provide guidance to the new NMC&A Employees and support training development and mentorship of the next generation

* Serves as an expert on Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) processes at Savannah River Site

Work Hours:

A 40-hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

The anticipated work schedule is 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST.

Area Security Access:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.

Qualifications:

* 20+ years of experience with Nuclear Material Control and Accountability at a DOE/NNSA site

Required:

* Specialized knowledge required varies with the particular technical assignment

* Advanced knowledge of such subjects as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations are typical areas in which the incumbent will need to demonstrate a high level of proficiency

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in a physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology) or engineering (chemical, nuclear, electrical, mechanical) field with 15 to 20 years' experience preferably in nuclear related assignments, including direct…