Contractor Assurance System Manager

Idaho Cleanup Project; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 161,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Cleanup Project is seeking a Contractor Assurance System Manager to lead CAS compliance at the RWMC site. You will manage and oversee the CAS program per DOE Orders, ensuring readiness reviews and independent project assessments are conducted effectively.

The role requires guiding the PEB staff, developing internal compliance programs, and delivering metrics to drive continuous improvement, while coordinating with facility management and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with ≥7 years of experience, or equivalent.
• DOE contract experience with DOE Order 226.1 B is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for Idaho National Laboratory site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Contractor Assurance (CAS) program per DOE Orders and Oversight policies.
• Manage and provide oversight to the Project Evaluation Board (PEB) staff and program.
• Develop and maintain internal programs to assure compliance with DOE Orders and measure CAS performance.
• Interface with facility management, executive leadership, and other support staff to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Quality tools

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2621984

Requisition: 2656

Position Title: Contractor Assurance System Manager

Work Location: Site - RWMC

Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4x10s

• Salary Grade: 21
• Salary Range Min: $160,805
• Mid: $206,090
• Max: $251,375

Position Purpose

Manage and provide technical expertise and oversight in the areas of Contractor Assurance (CAS) consistent with DOE Orders for DOE Corporate Operating Experience Program and Implementation of DOE Oversight Policy. Manage and provide oversight to the Project Evaluation Board (PEB) staff and program consistent with DOE Orders for Independent Oversight Program and Verification of Readiness to Start Up or Restart Nuclear Facilities and DOE-STD-3006-2010 (Planning and Conducting Readiness Reviews) to ensure proper and independent projects reviews are timely and nuclear facility start up protocols are followed. Develop and maintain internal programs to assure compliance with related DOE Orders and requirements, as well as performance metrics to analyze the effectiveness of CAS processes and implement actions for continuous improvement. Manage staff and interface with facility management, executive leadership, other support staff within and outside of the Safety Health Quality and Security organization.

• Skill in interpreting regulations and establishing the means of meeting requirements in a diverse operational environment
• Knowledge of quality improvement process tools and causal analysis
• Demonstrated management and organizational skills, including project management
• Ability to motivate and lead multidisciplinary personnel and act in a lead functional role in translating program requirements into floor level procedures and methods
• Ability to provide daily direction to and oversight of both experienced and inexperienced personnel
• Ability to mentor and lead peers and subordinates in the implementation and compliance with program requirements
• Proficiency in adapting to changing priorities and pressures, and ability to work as a team member is necessary
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience)

This comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities would be achieved through a combination of a Bachelor's degree in a related field along with a minimum of 7 years of experience, or equivalent. DOE contract experience with DOE Order 226.1 B is required.

Previous Experience Or Current Certifications Preferred With CAS Program and requirements, along with formal causal analysis training.

The U.S. Department of Energys’ Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, REAL ID compliant driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation). If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

The following is a list of acceptable documents in lieu of the REAL-ID card:

• A temporary drivers license is not an acceptable form of identification.
• State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
• passport
• card
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issue to dependents
• Permanent resident card
• Border crossing card
• An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs)
• HSPD-12 PIV card
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver’s license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• S. Merchant Mariner Credential
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Special Requirements/Training

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE-Q Clearance; current clearance preferred
• Formal causal analysis training preferred
• Must be willi