Principal Technical Advisor (Part-Time)

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Principal Technical Advisor to support our client in Aiken, SC. The role requires establishing cost-effective technical solutions, leading cross-disciplinary teams, and advising on complex programmatic and operational issues.

You will interact with DOE-SR and external organizations, develop strategic plans for major new program areas, stay current on emerging technologies, and ensure safety remains a primary responsibility in every task.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science or engineering with 15–20 years nuclear-related ops experience.
• Advanced degree preferred to reduce the years of experience required.
• DOE Q clearance must be maintainable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance and leadership on complex issues.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on high-visibility, project-type work.
• Represent the organization to internal and external customers and interact with DOE.
• Develop strategic plans for major new program areas and for resolving technical issues.
• Remain current on emerging technologies and provide input to program documentation.
• Manage special projects across divisions with limited direction.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Seeking a Part-Time Principal Technical Advisor to support our client inAiken, SC.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 11/10/2026 at 12:00 noon EST.

Requirements:

The Contractor will establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements; define and conduct technical investigations where appropriate. Develop "leading edge" methods and technologies to effectively mitigate undesirable programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.

• Provide expert technical guidance and leadership on problem resolution by assessing atypical, unusually complex issues, and situations impacting future roles of the organization and/or program operations (e.g., site policies, major process reengineering, strategic planning, organizational development). Typical assignments are most often broad, and program oriented in nature; assignments require extended periods of time often involving several months to years, although smaller and less complex issues are handled and occasionally require less time.
• Provide expert leadership of multi-disciplinary team(s) engaged in highly visible/business sensitive, project-type work involving extremely complex problems, and/or key budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues, for example. May involve engaging consultants and other outside experts. Define scope of new project-type work and changing technical program requirements.
• Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines; consult with cognizant management and staff on corrective action plans.
• Represent assigned organization and technical issues to both internal and external customers; manage related correspondence. Interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, and other external organizations on substantive matters involving assigned technical issues. Interact with oversight panels and boards as appropriate in areas of technical expertise.
• Propose strategic business goals and milestones involving technical issues for which incumbent has expertise, and against which organizational and operational performance will be measured; participate in related strategic initiatives. Develop strategic plans for major new program areas and for resolving technical issues.
• Remain intellectually current of job-related emerging technologies, and serve as communications source for advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
• Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or other organizations.
• Utilize self-initiative and delegated authority to draw on the required resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within the framework of a team environment with
• limited direction.
• Provide input and participate in programmatic improvement initiatives in support of mission goals.
• Provide technical and operational input on such items as Authorization Bases Documents, technical reports, and program-level procedures. Also, provide technical input to Training, Procedures, and other such support organizations, as appropriate.
• Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules and make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.
  

Additional Duties

• Providing Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) subject matter expertise to support the SRPPF Project Team in qualifying applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant (SC/SS) structures, systems, and components (SSCs).
• Support shall also include CGD plan development and review, technical advice regarding SSC qualification decisions, and participation in project meetings.

Work Hours:

Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes the client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

The position is part-time scheduled for Monday-Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Area Security Access:

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

Qualifications:

Required

• Specialized knowledge required varies with the particular technical assignment.
• Advanced knowledge of such subjects as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations are typical areas in which the candidate will need to demonstrate a high level of proficiency.
• Knowledge in other areas likely to benefit the incumbent include experimental design, and project management.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a DOE “Q” clearance

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology) or engineering (chemical, nuclear, electrical, mechanical) field with 15 to 20 years’ experience preferably in nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management; some assignments in this job family require a major in statistics, math, or computer sciences, along with substantial practical experience.
• An advanced degree, to the Master's or PhD/Doctorate level is preferable and would proportionally reduce the years of experience required.

Preferred

• Extensive hands‑on experience with computers and various types of software, a knowledge of the administrative systems, and previous assignments in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, or business‑type functions, such as finance, operational and/or program/project planning/scheduling, information resources, or procurement operations, for example
• Substantive management experience in these or related fields

NOTE:

U.S. citizenship is required to perform this government contract.

Additional Information:

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit.

To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume!

Note:

We are unable to sponsor H1B visas and/or subcontract to third‑party vendors.

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