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Nuclear Weapons Modernization Integration Advisor

Pay range: $200 – $220,000 annually

Who We Are:

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company and a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Job Summary:

As a full-time Nuclear Weapons Modernization Integration Advisor, you will provide direct technical and programmatic support to the NNSA Federal Program Office (Office of Defense Programs, NA-10) that is responsible for execution of nuclear weapons modernization activities. You will serve as a senior subject matter expert for weapon system integration, systems engineering, production planning, Phase 6.X execution, and interagency coordination across the Nuclear Security Enterprise. You will support Federal Program Managers and Federal Program Engineers by integrating activities among NNSA Headquarters, Design Agencies, Production Agencies, Department of Defense stakeholders, and external partners to ensure modernization programs execute within approved technical, cost, schedule, safety, and security baselines. It is an onsite role working in the JAG DOE/NNSA building in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior technical and programmatic support to Federal Program Managers and Federal Program Engineers throughout the Phase 6.X weapon development process.
• Coordinate weapon modernization activities among NNSA Headquarters, National Laboratories, Production Agencies, DoD Project Officers Groups, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline.
• Active Q (or Top Secret) security clearance.

• 20 or more years supporting nuclear weapons programs within DOE, NNSA, DoD, National Laboratories, or Production Agencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple nuclear weapon modernization programs within NNSA Defense Programs and/or lead project officer organization within the Air Force or Navy.
• Knowledge of Phase 6.X process, Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC) processes, Product Realization Teams, Project Officer Groups, nuclear weapons systems engineering, production planning, integrated master scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience developing executive-level briefings and decision documentation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Experience supporting:
• Multiple strategic weapon modernization programs (ICBM, SLBM, and gravity bomb systems).
• Joint NNSA/Department of Defense activities.
• Production Control Document development and management.
• Safety and Surety activities.
• Interface Requirements Agreements.
• Weapon system integration.
• Planning and execution of Joint Test Assemblies.
• Nuclear weapon production planning.
• Multi-agency systems integration.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $200 – $220,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview: https://salasobrien.com/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.