Development Technical Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security is seeking a Development Technical Advisor to coordinate and manage complex engineering services across high-importance programs. The role requires leading development efforts, maintaining scope within time and budget, and reporting progress to internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have advanced engineering credentials (BS, MS, or PhD) and extensive relevant experience, with ability to interface with Program Managers, Principal Investigators,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science from ABET-accredited program in US or equivalent
• MS in Engineering/Physical Science with 10 years of relevant experience
• PhD in Engineering/Physical Science with 7 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multi-discipline engineering services in support of programs and projects
• Direct development, maintenance, and execution of a project technical scope within budget and schedule
• Provide regular project status reporting to internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Interface with funding Program Managers, Principal Investigators, and Production to establish milestones
• Contribute to creating and validating the Annual Control Baseline for Development with other integration activities

Job description

Career Opportunities: Development Technical Advisor (19795)

Requisition ID19795-Posted08/03/2026-Engineering- Level of Experience (1) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

What You'll Do

As a Technical Advisor in Y-12 Development, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing complex, multi-discipline engineering services in support of programs, projects and improvement activities of high importance to the organization. Ensures Y-12 Development organization's performance of the established scope of work and directs development, maintenance, and execution of a project/task technical work scope within budget and schedule.

Y-12 Development works multiple high profile technology development projects that require regular reporting to external and internal customers, including Program Integration, YFO, and NNSA. The position will report project status; integrate with funding Program Managers, Principal Investigators, and Production to establish and achieve milestones; and serve as the primary interface for Development on key technology initiatives. This position requires a highly technical level of knowledge, a thorough understanding of plant operations, future strategies for material processing, and the ability to resolve complex problems with a high level of visibility. This Advisor will also be involved in creating and validating the Annual Control Baseline for Development as well as other integration activities as they are needed.

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 of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 12 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science and 10 years of relevant experience. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science and 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Job Requirements

• The position requires extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations and applications.
• The position requires knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines.
• The position requires the ability to apply technical skills of engineering and science to the design, safety, and operation of facilities and/or processes implementing new technologies within facilities; ability to prepare, read, and/or interpret complex engineering drawings, analysis, and scientific reports; ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties; ability to review projects for technical accuracy; ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word.
• Demonstrated technical capabilities, leadership, and work ethic
• Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders

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
• many more
• onsite workout facilities
• eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias

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.

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.