Overview

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.

• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Principal Project manager will report to the Division Manager of Quality Performance Assurance (QPA). The Sr. Principal Project Manager implements the company-wide external assessment program to include the external assessment subcontract. This position is the primary representative of the QPA organization to outside assessment organizations and will work closely with leadership and teams to foster a culture of self-criticality, openness, safety, and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large projects ($20-50M TPC) that may involve complex and technically challenging scopes of work. Responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire lifecycle (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing).

• Serve as subcontract technical representative (STR) for the external assessment subcontractor.

• Perform assessment activities including independent assessments, surveillances, and management assessments.

• Oversee the execution of the External Assessment program to include the external assessment subcontractor.

• Plan, schedule, and ensure execution of external assessments with integrated project team (e.g., task order managers, control account manager, division or departmental manager).

• Use MSTS project management processes, techniques, and tools.

• Meet customer needs while providing realistic expectations.

• Establish specific customer satisfaction standards.

• Actively monitor customer satisfaction.

• Proactively develop and implement strategies to mitigate risk.

• Apply project management best practices and processes, such as planning, work authorization, monitoring project performance, and controlling the project baseline.

• Use cost-benefit analysis in decision-making.

• Effectively use communication skills in executing project management responsibilities.

• Work with management to ensure transparency in process and to develop annual, proactive, pre-planned schedule of activities and works with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met and budget is executed.

• Provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance to less experienced personnel.

• Provide training, briefings, and orientation in areas of expertise as requested.

• Enforce and participate in a culture of openness and transparency.

• Advance, foster, and advocate a positive Company culture of self-criticality and Quality Assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience and at least 12 years’ related professional experience, which included at least 8 years’ as a designated Project Manager.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in assessment activities such as, assessments, audits, and/or investigations.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with/managing sub-contractors is preferred.

• A nationally recognized certification in Project Management (i.e. Project Management Institute Project Management Professional ®) is preferred.

• Willingness to take direction and constructive criticism.

• Strong, demonstrable leadership and supervisory skills.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, working independently or directly with team and management.

• Previous project/program management experience and responsibilities should include:

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Evaluate alternatives and identifies solutions using systematic, multi-step approaches. Develops innovative solutions that improve project performance. Identifies, develops, and initiates innovations and solutions where precedents and procedures may not exist.

• Collaboration: Facilitate discussion and resolves conflicts within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and with stakeholders. Establish trust among IPT members. Builds and uses cross-functional relationships to accomplish tasks. Establish and manages effective large (20-100 people) IPTs.

• Maintain and effectively lead the IPT. Achieve customer satisfaction. Coach and motivate team members while promoting team interaction. Delegate responsibility appropriately. Use collaborative skills to resolve conflicts and create productive partnerships. Mentors other less experienced Project Managers and team members by consulting and providing advice.

• Decision-Making: Demonstrate effective decision-making skills, including knowledge of how and when to escalate issues to higher levels. Analyze the risks and future impact of decisions. Use cost/benefit analysis in decision-making. Guide staff and the IPT in learning and applying effective decision-making approaches. Participate in strategy development at the program level.

• Achieve internal Project Manager Certification at the Advanced Level or higher within 1 year, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

• Achieve Qualified Lead Assessor within 3 years, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

• Primary work location is the North Las Vegas Campus (subject to change).

• This is a site critical position (telework is not available). Work is primarily located at the North Las Vegas facility, but occasional travel to the NNSS and other remote locations across the United States is required.

• Work schedule Monday - Thursday (4/10's) (subject to change).

• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

  MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. ReferenceDOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

  Department of Energy L Clearance(position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in10 CFR Part 707.4 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707_14&rgn=div8) , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference10 CFR Part 709 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709_main_02.tpl) , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

  MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $132,142.40 - $204,817.60.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

Posted Date1 week ago(6/17/2024 7:42 PM)

Job ID2024-7571

of Openings1

CategoryProject and Program Management

TypeFull-Time

Location : CityNorth Las Vegas

Location : State/Province (Full Name)Nevada