Project Administrator / Technical Advisor

Title: Project Administrator / Technical Advisor

Job ID: 1281

Location: Onsite- Aiken, SC - Per Diem available for those who qualify

Start: Immediately, Long-term assignment

Must be US Citizen

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area and 12 years’ experience in project administration and supervision; OR
• Associate degree in business and 15 years’ experience as indicated; OR
• High school diploma and at least 18 years of relevant work experience
• Candidate must be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Qualified with the Learning Management System.
• Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering/training document work systems, administrative processes, and relevant computer applications.
• Applies advanced principles and practices in administration to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Very knowledgeable of site accounting practices regarding non-labor and capital equipment budget.
• Effective use of basic math and business concepts, theories and practices plus experience in budgeting processes.
• Thorough understanding of policies, and administrative project procedures and practices.
• Expertise in engineering/training document control.
• Requires computer literacy.
• Proficient in general office applications such as Microsoft Office applications.
• Mastery in oral and written communications.
• Basic negotiation skills.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience with the use and implementation of DOE Order 426.2, 4B Manual, 2S Manual Conduct of Operation, and related directives and standards.
• Previous experience in the development, and approval of Qualification/Certification Card for the site.
• Candidate must demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work; and proficiency in performing Nuclear Operational Support Program assessments.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support the Tritium Operation organization in the Project & Technical Support for all the Operating facilities at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Operations.
• Provide technical assistance in developing, reviewing, approving and presenting technical work documents for the safe operation of Tritium.
• Ensure that the developed technical documents comply with requirements and codes in the DOE Orders and applicable controls are implemented in field procedures.
• Conduct Technical Support assessments and maintain program manuals.
• Manage the department/division level engineering/training administrative support activities to support execution of design activities.
• These support activities include equipment procurement, maintenance and repair; availability of office supplies; assignment of computers and availability of office and document processing software in the Learning Management System (LMS); determination of needs and coordination of office space; manual and automated filing systems; and management of protected property and equipment.
• Monitor automated registers for tracking and retrieval of management commitments, correspondence, engineering documents, data collection, equipment, preparation of reports and error reconciliation in the LMS.
• Develop solutions to administrative problems using creative and innovative approaches.
• Apply experience to resolve complex problems in the LMS.
• Provide leadership in the development of solutions to problems in the Training Coordinator (TC) department of organization, communication, engineering document work systems and other administrative systems.
• Enhance the administrative capabilities of the department by implementing new and innovative processes and methodologies.
• Perform in-depth analyses of advanced administrative concepts and develop new approaches to administrative problems.
• Interface with Training project administrators, engineering managers, and records management personnel and formulate standard operating procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of administrative records.
• Communicate within and external to the department and organization to resolve complex and programmatic, administrative problems or to achieve common goals.
• Evaluate administrative process improvements or proposals and prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
• Identify improvements where existing established processes and methodologies are inadequate or inefficient.
• Stay abreast of advancement in LMS administrative processes.
• Exhibit competence at the highest administrative level as demonstrated by both, personal expertise and the effective direction and leadership of assigned TC work group.
• Recognized for a high level of subject matter expertise or competency in the leadership area.
• Provide direction to professional administrative staff ensuring guidelines are met regarding workload, schedules, personnel assignments, and status of ongoing work.
• Assist less experienced personnel in more difficult aspects of work and provide guidance to achieve individual and group assignment goals within the established parameters, guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Ensure professional administrative staff is trained in changes.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate work of others in order to meet individual or group objectives and goals.
• Effectively delegate tasks to others, recognizing individual's capabilities and task complexity.
• May assist supervisor in the preparation, forecasting and reporting of organization's performance, budgets, manpower requirements, workload distribution, and development of resource requirements.
• May provide feedback and recommendations to management on work group performance for the purpose of training, discipline, promotion, and demotion.
• Compile and analyze department performance information.
• Prepare reports for senior management.
• Propose follow-on initiatives.
• Study methods of improving work measurements.
• Process design/watch bill documents via Smart Plant Foundation (SPF) and Electronic Document Workflow System (EDWS).
• Manage employee communications and if applicable recognition programs.
• If applicable, oversee Design Engineering reading.
• If applicable, manage employee clearance request processes and investigate personnel security incidents and recommend resolutions.
• If applicable, manage travel and training for Design Engineering.
  
  

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Why Join pmXperts?

At pmXperts, we are dedicated to providing expert project management and consulting services to the defense and energy industries. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions significantly impact our success and efficiency. Join us in driving project excellence and innovation.

pmXperts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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