Director, X-Division

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Director, X-Division

Career Level: Director

Job Specialty: Nuclear/High Hazard Operations

The Director position is the senior leader for the X-Division tasked with providing tactical and strategic direction for disciplined operations, management of mission-critical facilities and associated safety management programs, and the nuclear criticality safety program at the Y-12 site. The Director is responsible for establishing standards, performance expectations, and accountability for Conduct of Operations and Disciplined Operations at the Y-12 Site, including working across program areas for the effectiveness of the program.

Accountable to the Y-12 Site Manager and responsible for:

• Serves as the principal spokesperson for the X-Division on highly significant matters; decisions have the maximum effect on the success or failure of the Y-12 Site to meet its long-term mission objectives
• The Conduct of Operations program implementation, oversight, and improvement efforts
• Assisting with readiness preparations for identified startups
• Maintains visible leadership presence in production areas to better guide developmental efforts associated with performance improvement and personnel level of knowledge
• Driving digital transformation initiatives within the Y-12 plant
• Advising on complex matters requiring management involvement to progress
• Represents the company with external agencies (NNSA, regulators, and public) within area of responsibility
• Responsible for and creates the vision for the division, including leading initiatives for change across company organizational boundaries
• Creates an environment that supports cooperation and cohesiveness across the Y-12 Site and with customers
• Decisions, actions, or recommendations affect major goals and objectives of the Y-12 Site

• 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's degree: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience. Minimum 5 years of relevant supervisory/ management experience.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major and 4 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

• Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Y-12 Site, Scheduling and Project Management, Conduct of Operations, Integrated Safety Management, Engineering principles, and Quality and Security requirements.

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.

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