Disciplined Operations Lead

Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: PEO-Y Disciplined Operations Lead Hiring Manager: Megan Deising Houchin # of Openings: 1 Career Level: Advisor Organization: Enterprise Performance Assurance (51369202) Job Specialty: High Risk Analysis Job Code: EPNZRMRA What You'll Do The Performance Excellence organization delivers services and support required to build the culture of excellence for sustained high performance across the enterprise.
The Performance Excellence Disciplined Operations Lead (PEDOL) serves as the integrator for Disciplined Operations (DO) across organizations.
Disciplined Operations describes the culture of doing the right task, the right way, at the right time, every time.
It’s the actions that every level of manager and worker does to implement site-wide excellence in the execution of Pantex and Y-12 Conduct of Operations program requirements.
Simply put: Requirements + Execution = Mission Success.
As the catalyst melding these ventures, the Performance Excellence Disciplined Operations Lead will: Integration Serve as the facilitator and integrator for company-wide Disciplined Operations initiatives.
Lead collaboration and integration amongst Pantex and Y-12 Disciplined Operations, Conduct of Operations (ConOps), and Performance Excellence subject matter experts (SMEs) and action leads.
Support the Disciplined Operations Specialist (DOS) teams in their ConOps oversight and guidance roles.
Support the ConOps Functional Requirements Owners in their enhancement efforts.
Ensure that company focus and the floor level focus on Disciplined Operations are aligned.
Trend Analysis and Problem Prevention (TAPP) Plan and facilitate the TAPP function.
This forum utilizes a collective group of operations experienced SMEs from across the enterprise.
Serve as an analytics leader performing detailed analysis to look for patterns, potential similarities, and/or trends that may indicate possible programmatic deficiencies or latent organizational weaknesses.
This involves compiling data from disparate sources transcending organizational boundaries as well as combining database numbers with information from unstructured or qualitative sources (reviews of recent issues/events, correspondence letters, etc.
).
Provide TAPP reports for high visibility venues (Disciplined Operations Council, Significant Events Council, Vice Presidents, the Executive Leadership Team meetings).
Disciplined Operations Council (DOC) Plan and host the monthly Sr.
Leadership DOC.
Strategize with Sr.
Leadership and subject matter experts on Disciplined Operations cultural strategies and enablers.
Facilitate cross company Disciplined Operations initiatives/plans and provide high visibility action tracking.
Recommend prioritization or integration of similar or complementary efforts.
Provide on the shop floor coaching and support for sustained Disciplined Operations implementation.
Significant Events Council (SEC)/Operational Awareness Report (OAR) Support the planning and bi-weekly execution of the SEC.
Support the development and issue of the monthly OAR response.
What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Physics discipline with a minimum 3.
0/4.
0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
OR a Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Physics discipline with a minimum 3.
3/4.
0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
OR a PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Physics discipline with a minimum 3.
5 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript.
Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
Preferred Job Requirements Leadership and/or significant support role experience in a high hazard compliance environment.
Strong data analytics skills.
Strong planning and facilitation skills.
Excellent communication skills overall.
Experience working in an environment where strict adherence to established procedures is required.
Experience working with and influencing senior leaders.
Experience with strategy development and deployment for cultural changes.
Experience facilitating interdisciplinary functions.
Experience planning and facilitating senior level meetings.
Highly organized, strong attention to detail.
Ability to take complex ideas and competing priorities and mold them into cohesive executable plans.
Ability to effectively interface with a diverse range of stakeholders including: laborers, craft, senior management, technical SMEs, NNSA customers, Nationals Security Enterprise stakeholders.
Skills to assess compliance with operational procedures, nuclear safety requirements, and technical safety requirements.
Strong computer skills (i.
e.
, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and is an excellent communicator, facilitator, team player, and change agent.
Strong change management skills (i.
e.
, ADKAR Change Practitioner).
Why Pantex and Y-12? You get #morethanajob.
We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community.
One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs.
Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.
Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more.
Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias.
Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements.
Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.
e.
, Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level.
Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709.
Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.
S.
citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.