International Regional Project Manager – Office of Radiological Security Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

International Regional Project Manager – Office of Radiological Security at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description 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 federa