Stakeholder Engagement Advisor for Spent Nuclear Fuel Management

Overview At a time when complex environmental problems are emerging on every front, the Nuclear Sciences Division's staff, capabilities, and facilities are delivering science and technology innovations for the environment, as well as for energy and national security needs. Our diverse work addresses a wide range of national and international challenges, from providing solutions that protect the health of people who must work in hazardous environments, to developing durable new materials, streamlining industrial processes for improved productivity and effectiveness, and delivering new approaches for environmental cleanup. Nuclear Sciences Division capabilities and efforts are focused in three key areas including Environmental Health and Remediation, Nuclear Regulatory, and Nuclear Energy. Responsibilities Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Nuclear Sciences Division is seeking a technical advisor responsible for understanding national trends, regulations, policies, and technical issues related to commercial spent fuel storage, stakeholder engagement, transportation, and logistics. The Stakeholder Engagement Advisor for Spent Nuclear Fuel Management will work with senior leaders from across the organization to deliver successful outcomes tailored to PNNL and sponsor needs. Work with senior PNNL leaders to develop programmatic strategies, utilizing existing PNNL capabilities and partnerships with other national laboratories and industry, to meet Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) objectives related to an integrated spent fuel management system. Act as a deputy to the PNNL Transportation Work Package Manager undertaking the lead role in the coordination and execution of nuclear power plant site infrastructure evaluations necessary for DOE’s long-term planning for the removal of spent nuclear fuel from those sites. Work with the DOE’s National Transportation Stakeholders Forum (NTSF), NTSF Ad Hoc Working Groups, State Regional Groups (SRGs), and the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee (TRMTC) to foster collaboration with the States and Tribes on transportation issues. Collaborate with stakeholders and interested communities to develop integrated waste management system solutions that are acceptable and sustainable. Inform and support business development activities and interact with senior executives at sponsor locations and PNNL senior leadership to identify and shape future research and development (R&D) opportunities, both within PNNL and across partner national laboratories and industry. Work across PNNL to ensure the next generation laboratory capabilities and investments are leveraged to maximize impact on DOE Energy & Environmental Programs. Identify, attract, mentor and guide junior to senior level staff to develop their technical and leadership competencies. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated program and project leadership experience in the area of radioactive material storage, transportation, and disposal. Strong understanding of national and international policies and regulatory frameworks for the transportation of radioactive materials. Demonstrated experience working with DOE, NNSA, NRC, and private industry. Proven ability to create and execute national level strategy, identify and interact with key stakeholders, prepare program proposals, and generate future R&D or mission application directions. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral skills; the ability to effectively lead interdisciplinary teams, and a strong orientation toward advancing the state-of-the-art technical capabilities. Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not Applicable. Additional Information Due to business needs and client space, US Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements. Testing Designated Position Not Applicble. About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. 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Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment. 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