Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking to hire a Group Manager for the Quality Assurance (QA) organization. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and implementing QA programs and initiatives. This role involves ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and leading a team of QA professionals.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive QA programs, policies, and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Oversee and manage QA audits and assessments to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to QA regulations and best practices.
- Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals, providing direction, support, and performance feedback.
- Collaborate with various departments to integrate QA considerations into business operations and decision-making processes.
- Monitor and analyze QA performance metrics and trends and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
- Ensure timely reporting and communication of QA incidents, non-conformances, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards, and communicate changes to the organization.
- Coordinate and deliver QA training programs to employees at all levels, ensuring awareness and understanding of QA policies and procedures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding QA matters.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Science, Business Management or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience.
- Quality Assurance work experience in an NQA-1 QA program
- In-depth knowledge of QA regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and implement plans for QA programs.
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in QA management or serving in a lead role.
- B.S. Degree in Engineering or Science-related technical discipline
- Active DOE Clearance
- Experience working in a National Laboratory
- Current or prior Lead Auditor certification
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
