What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Assurance Specialist, Self-Assessments position at Pantex?
Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: Performance Assurance Specialist, Self-Assessments
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Performance Assurance & Reporting (50994763)
Job Specialty: Performance Assurance
Job Title: Performance Assurance Specialist, Self-Assessments
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Performance Assurance & Reporting (50994763)
Job Specialty: Performance Assurance
What You'll Do
Seeking a well-rounded, multi-talented individual to serve as a Performance Assurance Specialist in one of multiple performance assurance areas of responsibility. The position necessitates that the individual be flexible in the ability to transition work assignments as needed based on Safeguards and Security (S&S) priorities in one of the following areas: Performance Testing, Self-Assessments and/or Issues Management. All three positions directly support the performance assurance mission by reviewing, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data resulting from various data gathering methodologies. This position will primarily perform duties in support of Performance Assurance Self-Assessments.
Self-Assessment responsibilities include: conduct internal, integrated self-assessments of all applicable S&S topical areas at intervals consistent with risk management principles to determine the overall status of the S&S program and verify that S&S objectives are met. Conducts trending analyses of deficiencies to determine if systemic causal factors underlie multiple self-assessment findings and, if so, participates in the development of associated corrective action plans to address these causal factors. Conducts effectiveness reviews as necessary to validate that corrective action(s) effectively address causal factors and preclude recurrence. Writes self-assessment plans and formal reports describing each self-assessment and its findings, including recommendations for resolution of identified issues. Plan, coordinate, and conduct field work to determine compliance, effectiveness, operability of S&S program elements. Conducts quarterly meetings with topical area stakeholders to disseminate field work/performance test results and current status of associated issues.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum 4 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 7 to 10 years.
- OR Master's degree and a minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered on an exceptional basis with 12 or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Possess strong writing, public speaking and verbal presentation skills.
- Ability to meet deliverable schedule dates with a quality product, and the ability to perform independently and achieve desired results with little supervision.
- Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing and executing operational events and applying principles in Conduct of Operations, Performance Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, and Trending of Performance Related Data to resolve issues and improve operational effectiveness.
- Knowledge and ability to assess implementation of the Contractor Requirements Document (CRD) for applicable Safeguards and Security topical areas, which include: Protective Force, Physical Security Systems, Nuclear Material Control and Accountability, Program Management Operations, Information Security, and Personnel Security.
- Detailed knowledge of Pantex and NNSA/DOE security requirements, procedures and regulations is highly desirable.
- Highly motivated and possess teaming, communication, computing, and organizational skills.
- Possess UCNI Reviewing Official and Derivative Classifier certification or the ability to achieve the certification.
- Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of technical issues.
- Demonstrated skill in analyzing operational issues and applying effective judgment in the analysis of proposed actions.
- Ability to work occasionally on weekends or evenings due to mission critical S&S Performance Assurance requirements.
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
