Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking a Senior Readiness Leader to support our clients at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.
Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.
If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!
Where You’ll Work
The Y12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, TN, plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Enterprise. Y-12 provides manufacturing, technical, and scientific expertise to produce components, subassemblies, and quality evaluations to sustain a U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce the threat from weapons of mass destruction; supply nuclear material to the Naval Reactors Program; and provide solutions to other emerging national security challenges. Y-12 has developed state-of-the-art capabilities in three core areas: nuclear technology and materials, security and consequence management, and manufacturing and technical services.
Y-12 lends its specialized expertise to other federal agencies, such as the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, state and local governments, and private-sector companies. Projects at Y-12 include providing protective equipment to soldiers in combat, training National Guard units for radiological emergencies, and creating machining platforms that improve production and efficiency.
Learn more about Y12 visit : https://www.y12.doe.gov/
About The Role
This position is a senior level position where the incumbent is fully responsible for providing strategic technical leadership and expertise for the CNS Readiness Assurance Program (RAP) with a focus on the startup of Weapon Facilities and Weapon Related Processes. This program provides technical direction for the startup and restart of complex nuclear and high-hazard non-nuclear Facilities, Activities, and Operations as well as performing detailed technical reviews of CNS Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports, Technical Safety Requirements, Process Hazard Analysis and supporting documentation.
The role of the Readiness Leader (RL) is to provide self-directed, multi-disciplinary technical leadership to ensure that startups and restarts of a wide range of specialized operational systems are accomplished meeting operational readiness expectations.
In accomplishing this role, the RL will be responsible to:
- Serve as the technical expert for operational readiness ensuring that physical and administrative boundaries are defined, and review level determinations are completed.
- Resolve technical problems and make decisions and recommendations to the project team and senior management.
- Ensure that integrated planning across multiple organizations and individuals is accomplished to identify the set of tasks needed to attain operational readiness.
- Ensure that tasks required for attaining operational readiness are fully accomplished with high quality products that can withstand the scrutiny of contractually required operational readiness verification reviews.
- Serve as the team leader or team member of review teams that perform readiness reviews to verify operational readiness or Safety Basis Implementation Validation Reviews to verify that the requirements, assumptions, and controls from safety basis documents (DSA and TSR) are correctly captured in the documents and are fully implemented.
- Provide expert based training on the CNS Readiness Assurance Program to a variety of individuals including; Facility, Operations, Program and Project Managers and mentor less experienced staff.
The RL Is Accountable To The
- Project or Program Manager and Site Manager for startups being operationally ready prior to the conduct of a readiness review.
- Production, Facility, Operations, and/or Mission Engineering Manager for completing IVRs for Safety Basis changes subject to the IVR process.
- Site Manager or delegate for completing readiness reviews.
The RL Is Authorized To
- Represent the Readiness Assurance Program in meetings.
- Establish expectations with appropriate Managers responsible for meeting defined readiness performance criteria; and provide technical direction to other Readiness Assurance staff.
Requirements
- Specialized Professional Occupation Level 6 - BA/BS Degree plus 20 years of direct experience with 10 years of DOE-specific experience required, or an MA or MS Degree, plus 18 years of direct experience with 10 years of DOE-specific experience.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Successful drug screening.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
- Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
Location/Work Arrangement:
- This position is a fully onsite position at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
- Schedule is full-time, Monday – Thursday 40-hour week.
Benefits
BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.
EEO
BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer
BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.
Schedule is full-time, Monday – Thursday 40-hour week.
