Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead Analyst
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Software Eng & Automation Mgmt (51237630)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
As software coordinator you will be responsible for completing Software Quality Assurance (SQA) requirements for software used by Mission Engineering and assisting with SQA for applications used by Operations to control factory machines or processes. The software ranges from commercial off-the-shelf to specialty in-house developed computer code. You will work with the Quality, Information Systems and Solutions (IS&S), Cyber Security, Records, Training, Procurement Engineering organizations and with the software subject matter expert (SME) performing the following activities:
- Maintain Software Management (SMan) inventory.
- Initiate new software and version upgrade evaluations.
- Coordinate software change requests and version releases.
- Assist with quality level determinations.
- Determine records retention requirements.
- Complete cyber security risk analysis evaluation and documentation.
- Complete retirement activities for software no longer used.
- Assist with the completion of any additional software quality assurance deliverables.
- Develop training documentation for defining software use, constraints and identifying qualified users.
- Work with Training to maintain required training documentation in Learning Management System (LMS).
- Perform license usage evaluations that will be used for planning/tracking annual budgets for software procurements.
- Work with Supplier Quality to maintain active Quality Approved Supplier List (QASL) status for Quality Assurance certified software.
- Work with Procurement Engineering Group (PEG) establishing Commercial Grade Dedication documentation as required.
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
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/science discipline 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 with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- OR a Master’s degree in in an engineering/science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 0 years of relevant experience
- OR a PhD in an engineering/science discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and 0 years of relevant experience
- 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
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative)
- DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment
- In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities (Ref. DOE O 426.2)
Preferred Job Requirements
- Typical experience ranges from six to fifteen plus years.
- Extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related engineering systems, applications of engineering methods, and engineering application of computers
- Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines Ability to apply technical skills of engineering; ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other stakeholders; ability to review projects for technical accuracy; ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word
- Solid background in disciplines that focus on Computer Science and IT Architecture
- Experience in applying Design, Product, Process, and System Engineering principles
- Experience leading teams of multi-disciplinary professionals
- Experience gathering requirements, developing project plans, budgets, and identifying and managing risks related to assigned projects
- Familiarity with concepts related to human factors, configuration management, database solutions, data management, product life cycle management, system reliability, electronic procedures, and human interfaces Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong desire to learn new concepts, seek out state of the art software and process solutions, and implement process improvements with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
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 without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
