Pantex
Service Transition Senior Associate
Pantex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States, 37830
Location:
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Job Title:
Service Transition Senior Associate
Career Level From:
Senior Associate
Career Level To:
Senior Specialist
Organization:
IT Business Operations (51355096)
Job Specialty:
Service Transition
What You'll DoResponsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of strategic IT projects ensuring consistency with and adherence to company strategies, policies, processes, methodologies, commitments and goalsManages and directs the day-to-day activities of one or more projects including the formulation of the project teams, development of project execution plans, and deliverablesLeads complex IT projects through the full project life-cycle to include project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring, and project closure to successfully deliver assigned projects within agreed upon constraints (e.g., scope, schedule, labor cost, and quality)Develops and executes within full scale project execution plans to include deliverables, goals, milestones, resource loading, and cost; manages the project budget, and project resourcesDirects and utilizes project team resources to successfully deliver assigned projects within agreed upon constraints (e.g., scope, schedule, labor cost, and quality). Participates with project teams, peers, and management to resolve resource conflicts, priorities, and project issuesDevelops and maintains project and/or technical documentation, per procedures; and ensures completeness and accuracyEnsures effective communications exists with and among projects for which he/she is responsibleBriefs upper management weekly and/or monthly on project activities, cost, schedule, status, and technical performanceParticipates in departmental management processes such as planning, budgeting, and schedulingParticipates and/or develops procurement deliverables (e.g., statements of work, bills of material) for external services and materials; may require serving in a subcontractor administrator roleSome travel may be required
What You Can Expect
Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch, dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiativesMinimum Job RequirementsBachelor's degree. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.Master's degree.Ten or more years of relevant education, training and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience for this posting.Experience in Microsoft Project and/or proven experience in equivalent tool
Preferred Job Requirements
Ability to work independently and to work effectively as part of a group with diverse backgrounds and skillsStrong interpersonal communication skills, time management skills, organizational skills, and oral and written skillsA good understanding of risk management, risk mitigation and contingency planningWillingness to attain Project Management institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scaled Agile FrameWork (SAFe) Leading SAFe CertificationScrum Master Certification preferredAgile Project Management Certification preferredITIL Foundations Certification preferredServiceNow experience with Agile Development and Project modules preferredHighly-motivated with proven ability to develop, lead, and manage multiple concurrent and complex IT related infrastructure and/or application development projects in a fast paced, demanding business environment on time and within budgetKnowledge and understanding of project management best practices and processes such as those of the Project Management Institute (PMI)Knowledge and understanding of project lifecycle management and software development life cycleIT project leadership skills focused on control of the classic triple constraints of time, cost, and qualityAbility to manage and direct the activities of multi-disciplinary teams consisting of IT technical personnel, functional personnel, and interfaces with internal and external customers, including management and stakeholdersAbility to logically and systematically evaluate project and process problems to determine appropriate solutionsExperience in conflict resolution with individuals or a teamExercises initiative and independent judgment and discretion under limited supervisionExperience serving as a Scrum Master is desiredExperience executing agile projects is desired
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. NotesThe 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.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Job Title:
Service Transition Senior Associate
Career Level From:
Senior Associate
Career Level To:
Senior Specialist
Organization:
IT Business Operations (51355096)
Job Specialty:
Service Transition
What You'll DoResponsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of strategic IT projects ensuring consistency with and adherence to company strategies, policies, processes, methodologies, commitments and goalsManages and directs the day-to-day activities of one or more projects including the formulation of the project teams, development of project execution plans, and deliverablesLeads complex IT projects through the full project life-cycle to include project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring, and project closure to successfully deliver assigned projects within agreed upon constraints (e.g., scope, schedule, labor cost, and quality)Develops and executes within full scale project execution plans to include deliverables, goals, milestones, resource loading, and cost; manages the project budget, and project resourcesDirects and utilizes project team resources to successfully deliver assigned projects within agreed upon constraints (e.g., scope, schedule, labor cost, and quality). Participates with project teams, peers, and management to resolve resource conflicts, priorities, and project issuesDevelops and maintains project and/or technical documentation, per procedures; and ensures completeness and accuracyEnsures effective communications exists with and among projects for which he/she is responsibleBriefs upper management weekly and/or monthly on project activities, cost, schedule, status, and technical performanceParticipates in departmental management processes such as planning, budgeting, and schedulingParticipates and/or develops procurement deliverables (e.g., statements of work, bills of material) for external services and materials; may require serving in a subcontractor administrator roleSome travel may be required
What You Can Expect
Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch, dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiativesMinimum Job RequirementsBachelor's degree. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.Master's degree.Ten or more years of relevant education, training and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience for this posting.Experience in Microsoft Project and/or proven experience in equivalent tool
Preferred Job Requirements
Ability to work independently and to work effectively as part of a group with diverse backgrounds and skillsStrong interpersonal communication skills, time management skills, organizational skills, and oral and written skillsA good understanding of risk management, risk mitigation and contingency planningWillingness to attain Project Management institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scaled Agile FrameWork (SAFe) Leading SAFe CertificationScrum Master Certification preferredAgile Project Management Certification preferredITIL Foundations Certification preferredServiceNow experience with Agile Development and Project modules preferredHighly-motivated with proven ability to develop, lead, and manage multiple concurrent and complex IT related infrastructure and/or application development projects in a fast paced, demanding business environment on time and within budgetKnowledge and understanding of project management best practices and processes such as those of the Project Management Institute (PMI)Knowledge and understanding of project lifecycle management and software development life cycleIT project leadership skills focused on control of the classic triple constraints of time, cost, and qualityAbility to manage and direct the activities of multi-disciplinary teams consisting of IT technical personnel, functional personnel, and interfaces with internal and external customers, including management and stakeholdersAbility to logically and systematically evaluate project and process problems to determine appropriate solutionsExperience in conflict resolution with individuals or a teamExercises initiative and independent judgment and discretion under limited supervisionExperience serving as a Scrum Master is desiredExperience executing agile projects is desired
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. NotesThe 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.