Senior Advisor

Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Senior Advisor

Career Level From: Senior Specialist

Career Level To: Advisor

Organization: Mission Assurance )

Job Specialty: Business Analysis

The Senior Advisor to the Pantex (PXD) Mission Assurance Officer is a key role focusing on operational coordination and strategic support. The Mission Assurance organization provides Pantex and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) with support for Pantex and its missions. This position reports to the Mission Assurance Officer, and Senior Executive Officer (XO), to the Office of the President.

As the Senior Advisor you will coordinate with the Mission Assurance Officer to execute plans to achieve mission and business milestones. This position is an integral contributor to planning for future expansion and growth with a focus on Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement. You will resolve complex, diverse, and organizationally impactful problems by selecting optimal solutions from a range of known possibilities or developing original solutions.

You will serve as Action Officer, when needed, to address emerging issues and coordinate across specialties and staff to facilitate timely resolution. Additionally, you will provide temporary assistance to tiered organizations as necessary. This opportunity could be a developmental stepping stone for a leader with future growth potential.

• Specialty Integration:
  Align and integrate multi-disciplinary teams, staff, and functional areas to drive strategic execution in support of Pantex and Nuclear Security Enterprise mission objectives
• Strategic Support:
  Assist in managing and executing the Pantex Strategic Agenda to guarantee the successful achievement of organizational milestones
• Leadership Engagement:
  Engage regularly with Level 1 executives to coordinate efforts and foster seamless alignment across departments
• Executive Deliverables:
  Contribute to the creation and review of board materials, presentations, and recurring performance reports

• Project Execution:
  Direct high-priority projects for Mission Assurance and the Office of the President, exercising sound judgment to resolve complex stakeholder needs
• Project Oversight:
  Oversee program and process enhancements from conceptualization to delivery, serving as the central point of contact for execution
• Initiative Coordination:
  Lead change management and process optimization efforts to foster organizational growth, utilizing professional expertise to ensure all initiatives align with strategic targets

• Document Control & Reporting:
  Manage the preparation, review, and organization of key documents, presentations, schedules, and monthly status reports
• Action Tracking:
  Collaborate with leadership to track the timely completion of action items, establishing and executing recovery plans when milestones are missed
• Issue Resolution:
  Mobilize personnel to address and resolve complex operational challenges while participating in pivotal meetings regarding organizational priorities

• Risk Coordination:
  Evaluate and coordinate institutional risk management activities, providing leadership with actionable mitigation strategies
• Metric Analysis:
  Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to identify performance variances and highlight strategic trends

• Stakeholder Interface:
  Facilitate communication between technical project leads and clients regarding statements of work, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies
• Customer Interaction:
  Partner directly with stakeholders to align expectations and finalize deliverables for program and process improvements

• Stakeholder engagement:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and delegate tasks effectively to drive team performance
• Strategic Influence:
  Persuade and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Project Delivery:
  Apply robust project, program, and line management methodologies
• Financial Acumen:
  Develop, track, and optimize project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates
• Resource Optimization:
  Manage full-lifecycle program budgets and resource allocations
• Operational Compliance:
  Navigate federal regulations related to shipping nuclear materials

• Business Communication:
  Deliver clear, impactful written and verbal presentations across all organizational levels
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Use data analytics to solve complex problems and inform strategy
• Critical Thinking:
  Analyze ambiguous situations and implement logical, structured solutions

• Microsoft 365 Suite:
  Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of…