Advisor Project Manager

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 129,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings plan & Capital Accumul.

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance for Eligible

Student Debt Benefit & PTO Sell

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks an Advisor Program Manager to lead major projects within the PMI subdivision, shaping strategy, communications, and risk management across MSPs such as SFHP and NEAP. The role requires strong project leadership, deep NNPP experience, and ability to mentor control account managers and senior leaders.

You will manage the management reserve methodology, translate data into actionable insights, and collaborate with Naval Reactors personnel to ensure program success

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, functional expertise, and mentorship in project management tools and applications.
• Mentor control account managers on estimating costs and uncertainties, and on identifying, quantifying, and managing risks and opportunities.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and influence key communications tailored to audiences.
• Communicate project performance data at detailed and high levels; serve as the 'conscience of the project' based on NNPP experience.
• Support strategic direction for individual projects and the department as a whole.

Skills

Project management

Advisor experience

PM principles

PMP certification

DOE orders familiarity

Multi-project experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Capital Projects directorate manages Major Systems Projects (MSPs) within the NNPP and has responsibility to recapitalize the capabilities of the Expended Core Facility (ECF) which is approaching the end of its life. The PMI subdivision is a multi-site organization consisting of one unit based at NRF and two units based at Bettis with additional personnel residing at Knolls. The current CP portfolio includes the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP), the Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP), and the Interim Irradiation Examinations Recapitalization (IIER) project. The Project Management and Integration (PMI) subdivision is responsible for delivery and application of enhanced tools for work planning, performance management, risk management, delivery of budgetary work products, and overall integration of tools and communications across and external to the department. Additionally, PMI is the primary interface with the RS Directorate Management Office (DMO) and teams with the DMO on strategic and tactical decision-making. PMI is seeking an advisor program manager who can provide leadership, functional expertise, and mentorship in project management tools and application, as well as leadership in communications to audiences both internal and external to the project(s). The advisor PM will administer all aspects of the management reserve methodology and will mentor control account managers on estimating costs and uncertainties, and identifying, quantifying and managing risks and opportunities. The PM will also partner with the senior leadership team to develop and influence key communications to provide a project perspective that is tailored to the audience. The successful candidate should understand project management processes, and have the capacity to understand project performance data at a detailed level but be able to communicate key takeaways at a high level. The advisor PM serves as the “conscience of the project” as informed by significant NNPP experience. The ability to communicate with a diverse set of project stakeholders, support organizations, and Naval Reactors personnel is essential. This position also assists the senior leadership team in strategic direction for the individual projects, and the department as a whole. Project management tools and processes are largely in place for the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP). The Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP) has established the mission need, certified their earned value management system, and is proceeding into final design, but has yet to set the total project cost, providing an opportunity for the advisor PM to draw on SFHP lessons learned as well as industry practices to identify improved tools or processes to streamline NEAP, IIER, and future MSP communications and reporting.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in project management and application of PM principles including development of tools or processes
• Previous advisor experience
• PMP or NNL Project Management Certification
• Familiarity with Naval Reactors DOE Order Implementation Bulletin (IB) 413.3-109, DOE Order 413.3B, and the Critical Decision process
• Experience in multiple projects, departments, and/or directorates in both technical and project management roles
• Previous management experience

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$129,300.00 - $206,100.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug‑free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.