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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

Serve as a Principal Project Manager for the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) Project within the Global Security Directorate. This position will have key responsibilities to managing medium projects ($5-20M TPC) through the project lifecycle; communicate technically; and translate project requirements into project execution documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage medium projects ($5-20M TPC). Responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire lifecycle (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing).

• Manage projects in accordance with established company procedures that control project management including project management best practices and processes, planning, phase gate reviews, estimating, schedule development, work authorization, monitoring project performance, controlling the project baseline, EVMS reporting, and change control.

• Establish specific customer satisfaction standards.

• Proactively develop and implement strategies to mitigate risk.

• Use and document cost-benefit analysis in decision-making.

• Effectively use communication skills in executing project management responsibilities.

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

• Meet customer needs while providing realistic expectations.

• Use cost-benefit analysis in decision-making.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience plus at least 8 years’ related professional experience, which included at least 4 years’ as a designated Project Manager.

• Previous project management experience and responsibilities should include:

• Managing medium sized (<$5M - 20M TPC) sized projects and project teams (20-100 people) through representative project lifecycle phases;

• Defining, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and successfully completing discrete elements of scope in compliance with defined schedule, costs, risk, and quality constraints;

• Maintaining satisfaction of stakeholders with differing needs and expectations;

• Managing communications between project stakeholders and team members;

• Identifying and complying with project requirements in development of products and deliverables;

• Managing the project team in successfully achieving project scope, schedule, and cost.

• Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) experience is preferred.

• Experience at the NNSS, specifically Area 12, is preferred.

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization and lead technical discussions.

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Evaluates alternatives and identifies solutions using systematic, multi-step approaches. Develops innovative solutions that improve project performance.

• Collaboration: Facilitates discussion and resolves conflicts within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and with stakeholders. Establishes trust among IPT members. Builds and uses cross-functional relationships to accomplish tasks. Establishes and manages medium-sized IPTs (10-20 people). Maintains and effectively leads the IPT. Achieves customer satisfaction. Coaches and motivates team members while promoting team interaction. Delegates responsibility appropriately.

• Decision-Making: Demonstrates effective decision-making skills, including knowledge of how and when to escalate issues to higher levels. Analyzes the risks and future impact of decisions. Uses cost- benefit analysis in decision-making.

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

• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). This work is located in the forward area of the NNSS, specifically Area 12, and daily travel is required.

• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s Monday – Thursday. During specific times of the year, this work requires weekend and after-hours work.

• 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 Q-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 Q 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:$115,564.80 - $173,347.20.

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

Posted Date3 weeks ago(5/22/2024 4:29 PM)

Job ID2024-7438

of Openings1

CategoryProject and Program Management

TypeFull-Time

Location : CityNorth Las Vegas

Location : State/Province (Full Name)Nevada