CNS Quality Manager

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Employer 401(k) savings plan

Onsite fitness facilities

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) is seeking a Quality Manager for the UPF program, located in Oak Ridge, TN. The role leads QA program development, audits, and performance improvement to ensure safety-critical operations meet regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in quality/regulatory roles and strong knowledge of 10 CFR 830 and related standards. This position emphasizes leadership, metrics, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quality, engineering, or technical discipline.
• 7+ years in quality/regulatory roles with increasing responsibility.
• Experience supervising and developing QA personnel.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear quality requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the UPF Quality Assurance Program.
• Oversee suspect/counterfeit item program and People Based Quality program.
• Implement Software Quality Assurance and quality culture initiatives.
• Lead audits, issue management, trending analysis, and metrics reporting.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Audits

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Quality culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

10 CFR 830 Subpart A

DOE Order 414.1D

ASME NQA-1-2008/2009 Addenda

NRC Regulatory Guides

Job description

Career Opportunities: CNS Quality Manager (20298)

Requisition ID20298-Posted09/17/2026-Quality Management- Level of Experience (1) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: CNS Quality Manager
Career Level From: Manager
Career Level To: Manager
Job Specialty: Quality Assurance

What You'll Do

Responsibilities of this position may include the following activities:

• Development, implementation, assessment, and improvement of the UPF Quality Assurance Program
• Oversight of the UPF Suspect/Counterfeit Item Program
• Oversight of the People Based Quality program
• Implementation of Software Quality Assurance
• Implementation of an effective sponsorship of a strong nuclear safety and quality culture
• Oversees the UPF CAS-implementing activities, such as issues management (i.e. Closed Loop Corrective Action), audits, trending analysis, feedback and improvement, ensuring performance data and information is collected, up-to-date, and reported timely
• Actively contributes to the identification and implementation of solutions to performance problems associated with quality
• Translates contractor assurance requirements into the UPF CAS Supplemental Program Description for UPF Project use
• Assists in the integration of contractor assurance activities with all functions
• Facilitates UPF CAS-related review boards or committees and ensures alignment, where appropriate, of CNS Y12 CAS and the UPF CAS
• Ensures the autonomy of personnel performing independent assessment activities, reviewing and approving Independent Assessment Reports
• Certifies Audit Team Leads
• Develops and maintains metrics related to the Quality Department's scope of work
• Serves as client liaison and communication for Quality Department activities
• Evaluates significant adverse conditions to determine whether stop work is warranted
• Participates and supports the monthly parent company Enterprise Performance Improvement Review Board
• Approves staffing levels, organization design, and personnel performance
• Responsible for the performance and development of UPF CNS QA personnel

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
• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Job Requirements

• 5+ years of Quality and regulatory compliance roles with increasing responsibilities including supervising/managing of others
• Minimum 4 years of supervisor experience
• Advanced knowledge and application of 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, national consensus standard ASME NQA-1-2008/ASME NQA-1a-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1-2008, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or quality assurance work experience germane to high value, safety significant construction/start-up projects
• Advanced level of technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, or decommissioning practices sufficient to comprehend specified engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, certification and decommissioning requirements
• Advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing information; reporting research results; promoting process improvement and a quality culture; developing standards; managing processes, methods and procedures; quality engineering; conducting statistical analysis and applying statistical analysis methods; critical thinking and problem solving techniques
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions that impact the quality management system
• Advanced knowledge of requirements and program implementation practices for contractor assurance elements (management assessments, lessons learned, performance indicators, trending, issues management, etc.)
• Past experience in the development, preparation, review and approval of quality assurance procedures, guides, plans, schedules, etc.
• Working knowledge of, or experience with the development of specifications, drawings, material requisitions, services requisitions, purchase orders, subcontracts, and interfacing with suppliers
• Working knowledge in the application of construction, engineering, procurement, operations, commissioning, training, environmental safety & health, and subcontract practices sufficient to comprehend regulatory requirements applicable to said applications
• Specialized courses in engineering, technical or quality assurance disciplines
• Six Sigma training and/or certificate

Why 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 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.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

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 based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.