SRTE Contractor Assurance and Assessments Manager

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Contractor Assurance professional at the SRNS site to lead the SRTE assessors and guide the Contractor Assurance System (CAS). You will oversee independent assessments, audits, and issue management, ensuring compliance with DOE orders and ISO standards while mentoring a team.

Responsibilities include supervising analysts, driving continuous improvement, and coordinating with NNSA customers and other stakeholders to align objectives and practices.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more years of experience in one or more of the roles managed
• Master's Degree in a relevant field plus three or more year of experience in one or more of the roles managed
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered
• Management experience in relevant field
• Experience with government policies and orders (e.g. DOE O 414.1E, ISO 9001, NNSA SD 226.1D, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance to SRTE assessors and issue analysts.
• Ensure the effective implementation and operation of the Contractor Assurance System in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Review/approve changes in CAS procedures, guidelines, and documentation.
• Monitor CAS performance and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of independent assessments, audits, and evaluations.
• Ensure assessments are conducted in a systematic, documented manner, and that findings are accurately reported.
• Ensure development of assessment schedules, scope, and criteria based on organizational risk and compliance needs.
• Ensure issues are documented, tracked, and managed through to resolution.
• Facilitate root cause analyses and the development of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Compile and present assessment and issue management reports to senior management.
• Analyze performance trends, identify areas for improvement, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Provide training and mentorship on CAS procedures, assessment methodologies, and issue management processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with other departments, management, senior leadership, Site level CAS and quality assurance personnel, and the NNSA customer to ensure alignment of objectives and practices.
• Engage with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders as needed.
• Promote awareness of program requirements and improvements from NNSA and complex-level working groups.

Skills

Quality assurance

Assessments

Auditing

Issue management

Leadership

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.

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

Quality

Discipline

Contractor Assurance

Career Level

M2

Salary Range

$98,388 - $137,976

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

Quality roles are dedicated to ensuring that products, processes, and services meet or exceed established quality standards and customer expectations via the development and implementation of quality-related policies and procedures. Professionals in these roles drive continuous improvement, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction within organizations.

Discipline Description

Contractor Assurance personnel provide oversight for the various contractor assurance-related activities and programs, including Causal Analysis and conduct of Management Review Boards for all major projects and operating facilities. They also serve as Subject Matter Experts to programs such as Occurrence Reporting (ORPS), Lessons Learned, Self-Assessments, Corrective Actions, Price-Anderson Amendment Act (PAAA), Effectiveness Reviews, Management Field Operations, and coordinate DOE Corrective Action Plans (CAP) for the company. Contractor Assurance also leads the Performance Analysis efforts for the company and owns the Issues Management system and Scorecard platforms for the site as well as provides the Site Statistician function for the company.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include

The CAS (Contractor Assurance System) and Assessments Manager is responsible for leading a team of SRTE assessors and issue analysts and oversees the implementation of the SRTE Contractor Assurance System program.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance to SRTE assessors and issue analysts.
• Ensure the effective implementation and operation of the Contractor Assurance System in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Review/approve changes in CAS procedures, guidelines, and documentation.
• Monitor CAS performance and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of independent assessments, audits, and evaluations.
• Ensure assessments are conducted in a systematic, documented manner, and that findings are accurately reported.
• Ensure development of assessment schedules, scope, and criteria based on organizational risk and compliance needs.
• Ensure issues are documented, tracked, and managed through to resolution.
• Facilitate root cause analyses and the development of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Compile and present assessment and issue management reports to senior management.
• Analyze performance trends, identify areas for improvement, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Provide training and mentorship on CAS procedures, assessment methodologies, and issue management processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with other departments, management, senior leadership, Site level CAS and quality assurance personnel, and the NNSA customer to ensure alignment of objectives and practices.
• Engage with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders as needed.
• Promote awareness of program requirements and improvements from NNSA and complex-level working groups.

Required Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience (YOE) as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus three or more year 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

• Management experience in relevant field
• Experience in quality assurance, assessments, auditing, issue management.
• Experience with implementation of government policies and orders (e.g. DOE O 414.1E, ISO 9001, NNSA SD 226.1D, etc.)

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

Manages professional employees with accountability for the performance and results of their team, and is guided by policies, procedures and departmental plans while receiving guidance from senior leadership.

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 promote 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].

14-Oct-2026