Subcontract Technical Representative

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Onsite gym facilities

Onsite cafeterias

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks a Subcontract Technical Representative to oversee Mission Engineering services subcontracts, staff augmentation, and related agreements. You will coordinate with ME organizations, Procurement, and subcontractors to plan, award, and execute complex subcontracts in support of multi-discipline ME objectives.

The role focuses on improving efficiency, onboarding, and initial execution of subcontracts.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program with 4 years of relevant experience
• MS in Engineering/Physical Science with 2 years of relevant experience
• PhD in Engineering/Physical Science (advanced degrees require a technical undergrad degree)

Responsibilities

• Oversee ME subcontracts, staff augmentation, and subcontracts (basic ordering agreements, task orders)
• Coordinate with internal ME organizations, Procurement, and subcontracting entities to plan, award, and execute subcontracts
• Improve efficiency and management of ME subcontracts through bid, award, onboarding, and initial execution

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Formal presentations

Engineering procurement documents

Education

BS in Engineering/Physical Science (ABET)

MS in Engineering/Physical Science

PhD in Engineering/Physical Science

Job description

Career Opportunities: Subcontract Technical Representative (20303)

Requisition ID20303-Posted09/21/2026-Engineering- Level of Experience (2) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Subcontract Technical Representative
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

The Engineering Services Subcontracts Management group within the Engineering Technical Operations (ETO) organization is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the process to secure external Mission Engineering services for task-based subcontracts and staff augmentation subcontracts. As a Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) in this group, you will be responsible for providing oversight of Mission Engineering (ME) services subcontracts, staff augmentation, basic ordering agreements, and task order subcontracts. You will interface and coordinate with internal ME organizations (such as Nuclear Safety, Criticality Safety, Specialty Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Projects, and Development) as well as with the Procurement organization and the subcontracting entities to plan, award, and execute engineering subcontracts in support of complex and multi-discipline ME objectives. The primary focus of this position is to improve efficiency and management of ME subcontracts through bid, award, on-boarding, and initial execution of subcontracts.

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 4 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science and 2 years of relevant experience. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science. (Advanced degrees require a technical undergraduate degree).
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor's degree.
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master's degree.
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for Ph.D.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Current or previous experience as a STR at Y-12 or another DOE nuclear site
• Ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties
• Experience in preparing engineering procurement documents

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 and many more. 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.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

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 based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.