Deputy Operations Manager - K-Area

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 137,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions seeks an experienced Operations Manager (M3) to direct Facilities Operations at the Savannah River Site, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment.

This leadership role oversees teams across Engineering, Radiological Controls, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance, guiding performance and development to meet contract milestones and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Twelve+ years of experience as an individual contributor in related roles.
• Three+ years of experience in a relevant management role.
• Equivalencies to experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and oversight of Facilities Operations to ensure safety, compliance with laws, and DOE/Orders.
• Coordinate maintenance, facility outages, and external support to minimize operational impacts.
• Lead and schedule the execution of missions and programs within nuclear facilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations management

DOE/Orders familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.

Job Family

Operations

Discipline

Operations Management

Career Level

M3

Salary Range

$137,184 - $192,396

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Operations personnel have overall responsibility for the execution of nuclear non-proliferation, defense programs, and environmental remediation mission activities, as well as the management and coordination of multi-functional areas. This includes Radiological, Maintenance, Engineering, Nuclear Criticality, Quality Assurance, Nuclear Material Control & Accountability, and Weapons Production activities. Operations personnel oversee the safe and efficient functioning of plant systems, equipment, and machinery in a nuclear setting. They monitor operational parameters, conduct routine inspections, and ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements. They may respond to alarms, troubleshoot various issues, and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain operational stability.

Discipline Description

Operations leadership personnel provide overall direction and oversight of Facility Operations and Operations Support functions to ensure strategies and schedules accomplish facility contract milestones while maintaining compliance with the safety envelope, laws and regulations and DOE Orders. They lead and schedule the execution of all missions, programs, and initiatives within nuclear facilities, to include ownership of support organizational functions such as Engineering, Training, Radiological Controls, Maintenance, Project Controls, Nuclear Criticality, Quality Assurance, Nuclear Material Control & Accountability, Construction, and Weapons Production. They establish performance standards and ensure adherence to the standards in the facilities.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include

Provide overall direction and oversight of Facilities Operations to ensure compliance with the safety envelope, laws and regulations, and DOE/Orders. Support and assist the Facility Manager as needed, including management and leadership for the development, coordination and implementation of facility programs. Ensure facility priorities, resources, and activities remain aligned with mission requirements and organizational goals.

Serve as the primary operations interface for identifying, planning, and coordinating maintenance needs, facility outages, and requirements for outside support organizations to minimize operational impacts and maintain facility availability. Oversee Operations shift staffing and organizational structure to ensure safe processing in a nuclear processing facility.

Required Qualifications

• Twelve or more YOE as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed plus three or more years of experience (YOE) in a relevant management role, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus eight or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

We’d Also Like to See

Twelve of more years of experience (YOE) as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed plus three or more YOE in a relevant management role, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus eight or more YOE in one of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more YOE in one or more of the roles managed. Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered.

Career Band

Management

Career Band Description

• Roles in this band provide people management direction to ensure the overall effective functioning of a function, sub-function, department or administrative process by implementing strategies and processes, and by building a high-performing team
• Achieves goals through the work of others
• Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and development
• Job focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills

Career Level Description

Provides leadership to managers and professional staff with accountability for performance and results of multiple teams, while developing departmental plans and priorities where decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required To Perform Job

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What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
• Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Various wellness programs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Discounts and other supplemental benefits

SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS Vision States That We Will "be The Standard Of Excellence In Nuclear Materials Management By Delivering Knowledge, Innovation And Experience." This Is Underpinned By The Recognition That Everything We Do Relies On Our Employees And How They Demonstrate The SRNS Standards Of Excellence Every Day. Built On The Foundation Of Safety And Security, Each Employee Is Expected To

Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.

Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.

Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.

Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.

Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note

SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). The organization utilizes standards set forth by VEVRRA regulations pertaining to veteran recruitment efforts. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at [e-mail].

21-Oct-2026