Operations Specialist (Early-Career)

Job Responsibilities/Duties
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) seeks an Operations Specialist who will work as part of a team that is responsible for ensuring that the use of the Resource Utilization Analysis Tool (RUAT) program is consistent with company policies and procedures. This position will help drive a continuous improvement initiative for the effective use of field personnel at the Hanford Tank Farms.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure the RUAT program is used effectively and in compliance with established procedures.
• Assists in developing and implementing efficient and effective strategies for assessment performance.
• Conduct thorough investigations, surveys, reviews, and assessments of RUAT use.
• Perform detailed assessments and compile data to develop meaningful metrics.
• Work with other organizations to engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resource utilization of field personnel.
• Provide recommendations to management based on data analysis and findings.

Skills Needed:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Proficient in managing and analyzing data within software programs to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Strong sense of ethics and integrity to ensure compliance efforts align with company values and RUAT program obligations.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments and build relationships to facilitate compliance efforts.

Please Note: This position is being advertised under the current Tank Operations Contractor, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS). However, now that transition activities have begun a candidate selected for employment may be hired under the incoming contractor, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) contract. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Required Qualifications
Grade 13:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Accounting, or related field

Grade 14:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Accounting, or related field; and
• Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

** Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 15:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Accounting, or related field; and
• Three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

** Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications
* Experience in conducting operational assessments and compliance evaluations is preferred.

• Knowledge and/or use of the RUAT process and software program.
• Power BI experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Share Point)

Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $66,338
Hiring Range Maximum: $101,175

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits