Contractor Assurance System Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Contractor Assurance System Team Lead to contribute to our mission supporting our work at N3B in Los Alamos, NM.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

The N3B Mission Assurance team are accountable for implementing an effective CAS through the implementation of contract requirements, DOE Directives, and industry best practices to demonstrate reasonable assurance that N3B management controls are effective, efficient and drive a culture of continuous improvement. CAS achieves this by managing and supporting the implementation of an integrated suite of tools and processes for N3B designed to:

• Measure outcomes, document trends and drive improvement in performance,
• Apply an effective framework of oversight and assurance,
• Proactively identify issues/deficiencies, mitigate risk and correct problems to prevent recurrence,
• Provide the platform for learning and improving.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

L&A seeks a CAS Team Lead to ensure the effective implementation of the Contractor CAS Program, including policies, processes, procedures and applications, contributing to the overall mission objectives through the application of effective CAS elements:

• Corrective Action / Issues Management,
• Event Management,
• Causal Analysis,
• Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) and Non-Compliance Tracking System (NTS) reporting,
• Integrated Assessments and Observations,
• Metrics, KPIs and Trending,
• Lessons Learned and Operating Experience.

Under the direction of the CAS Manager, the CAS Team Lead manages and directs the efforts of the CAS Specialists that work to support all N3B organizations with the continuous improvement and effective implementation of the elements by:

• Managing the NB3 CAS organization resources and tasks to achieve N3B mission objectives,
• Managing day-to-day activities, responsibilities and commitments of the CAS Team to ensure all deliverables are met on time,
• Ensuring full and effective implementation of the N3B CAS Description and associated procedures,
• Ensuring staff are properly trained and qualified to execute responsibilities including ongoing development,
• Leading and coordinating a team to assure accomplishment of team objectives,
• Interfacing with various stakeholders including N3B Program Managers, N3B staff and EM-LA personnel,
• Collaborating with N3B leaders to assess and determine continuous improvement opportunities.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree, Associates degree, or High School diploma and with 10 years of relevant work experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Demonstrated experience managing a team
• Relevant experience in one or combination of the following: Contractor Assurance, quality systems or highly regulated or high hazard programs,
• Strong math, grammar, spelling, and punctuation,
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills to handle communication with technical and non-technical peers, customers, and stakeholders, both in individual and group settings,
• Strong teamwork and customer support skills,
• Analytical ability and innovative thinking to solve technical problems,
• Adaptable and flexible,
• Knowledge of business and specialized software (e.g. Microsoft suite, database and workflow oriented systems),
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently,
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening which includes a background check and pre-placement physical examination, which includes drug screening, and inclusion in random drug testing program; and be able to gain onsite access to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,
• Previous experience with nuclear or highly regulated / high hazard programs including experience with corrective action and Quality Assurance systems,
• Experienced Cause Analyst and/or Event Investigator.

LOCATION

This position is primarily (95+) onsite, with the occasional telework approved in advance, and is contingent on ability to gain site access to LANL.

N3B is based in LANL property and is a multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to enhancing national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns. The health and safety of our employees is our number one priority. When reporting onsite, this position will follow the New Mexico health guidelines. We have taken all the recommended safety measures to provide a safe work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.