Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME) (3908)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME) (3908) in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Position Summary

The Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide senior technical support to the Y-12 Readiness Assurance organization in support of startup and readiness activities for assigned projects. This role supports the certification that projects subject to DOE Order 425.1D are fully ready for safe, compliant operations.

The SME will apply nuclear engineering, nuclear operations, nuclear safety, and operational readiness expertise to evaluate complex technical evidence, support readiness review planning and execution, and help demonstrate that startup authorization requirements have been satisfied.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support readiness assurance efforts that result in Startup Authorization for assigned Y-12 projects.
• Evaluate technical evidence, procedures, safety basis implementation, equipment readiness, training records, operating documentation, and other readiness artifacts against applicable DOE readiness requirements.
• Apply readiness review methodologies to extremely complex projects involving nuclear operations, engineering, safety systems, and operational controls.
• Advise project teams on readiness gaps, corrective actions, evidence of quality, regulatory alignment, and defensible readiness determinations.
• Support planning and conduct of readiness reviews consistent with DOE Order 425.1D, DOE Standard 3006-2010, DOE-HDBK-3012-2003, and applicable Y-12/CNS procedures.
• Coordinate with project leadership, engineering, operations, nuclear safety, training, quality, and contractor assurance personnel to support successful startup readiness outcomes.
• Comply with all Y-12 quality assurance, security, information protection, safety, training, badging, and site conduct requirements.

Requirements

Requirements 

• BS degree in Nuclear Engineering or a similar technical field. 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading or supporting readiness efforts resulting in Startup Authorization. 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze readiness requirements for complex nuclear, engineering, operations, or safety-related projects. 

• U.S. citizen with an active DOE Q clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance. 

• Ability to support Y-12 National Security Complex readiness assurance activities for projects subject to DOE Order 425.1D. 

• Ability to collect, organize, evaluate, and defend technical evidence demonstrating that operational readiness requirements have been met. 

• Technical familiarity with engineering, nuclear operations, nuclear safety, and startup/readiness issues associated with nuclear facility operations. 

• Basic understanding of DOE Order 420.1C, DOE Order 425.1D, DOE Order 413.3B, DOE Standard 3006-2010, DOE-HDBK-3012-2003, and applicable readiness review practices. 

• Ability to comply with CNS/Y-12 quality, security, conduct of operations, worker safety and health, information protection, badging, and site-specific training requirements. 

• Ability to complete required GET, web-based, and on-site training prior to performing on-site work and throughout the assignment as directed by the STR/Manager. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience serving as a readiness SME, senior readiness advisor, readiness reviewer, or startup authorization technical lead. 

• Experience with DOE readiness reviews, nuclear facility startup/restart, safety basis implementation, technical procedure readiness, or operational readiness assessments. 

• Experience supporting Y-12, CNS, DOE, NNSA, or comparable highly regulated nuclear facility projects. 

• Experience handling or working around UCNI, OUO, or CUI information in accordance with applicable information protection requirements. 

• Experience working with STR/Manager direction, contractor assurance processes, readiness review evidence packages, and cross-functional technical teams. 

• Local to Oak Ridge or able to support an approved telework and travel arrangement after initial training and STR/Manager approval. 

Education and Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a similar technical field and a minimum of 7 years of experience leading or supporting readiness efforts resulting in Startup Authorization. 

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. 

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.. 

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability