ATR Performance Assurance Analyst

At Idaho National Laboratory, you'll serve as a critical link between data and decision-making-building KPI frameworks, developing dynamic leadership dashboards, and conducting programmatic assessments that keep Idaho National Laboratory's operations performing at their peak. You'll lead post-event investigations, implement corrective actions, and manage issues across mission centers, serving as the liaison between individual contributors and senior leadership. Your ability to identify adverse trends before they become problems will directly protect Idaho National Laboratory's mission and strengthen compliance with DOE requirements.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Determine program strengths and weaknesses, developing formal assessment plans, independently performing assessments, and leading assessment teams.
• Perform programmatic assessments and post-event investigations while supporting leadership in developing appropriate and sustainable corrective actions.
• Work with leadership to assess programmatic health and identify mitigations for risks and corrective actions for identified and self-revealing conditions.
• Implement all aspects of Performance Monitoring and Analyses, including Issues Management, Self-Assessment, Lessons Learned, Management Observations, and event analyses.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring existing Performance Assurance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and driving improvements in those metrics, analyzing various sources of operational data to proactively identify trends adverse to mission accomplishment and overall impact of the supported directorate, developing dynamic dashboards representing operational and financial performance to Sr. Leadership, identifying process improvements in operations and process flows, and developing schedules to track accomplishments toward annual program goals supporting the overall Enterprise Risk Management and Management Review Meeting (assessment of organizational performance and health) approach.
• Responsible for implementing program(s) within the assigned directorate utilizing established processes and tools.
• Support data entry, report generation, data tracking, email reminders, document attachment, assessment generation, information gathering, minute taking, and other coordination activities as assigned.
• Support condition screening for noncompliance issues, assigning trend codes, and owning mission centers as directed.
• You will be a liaison between individual contributors, directorate leadership, the Performance Management organization, and external customers and working groups. Work with leadership to both inform and mitigate identified risks as appropriate.
• Review performance and operational data sources to identify adverse trends and risks to mission accomplishment.
• Define Performance Assurance expectations of program(s) as well as provide the process, tools, training, and program support to implement an effective program across all INL mission centers/organizations to ensure compliance with applicable DOE order(s) and provide analysis that enables INL leadership to make risk-informed decisions.
• May implement an effective risk-based approach to protect INL security assets and activities against the consequences of attempted theft, diversion, terrorist attack, industrial sabotage, radiological sabotage, chemical sabotage, biological sabotage, espionage, unauthorized access, compromise, and other acts having an adverse impact on national security or the environment.
• May participate in inspections and assessments of equipment and processes to identify issues and risks, identifying corrective actions, and work with line management to ensure effective closure of actions as well as to ensure maximum usage of program budgets. Work may focus on one of many areas, including LabWay, Contractor Assurance, Management Observation Program, Issues Management Program, Process Safety, Change Control Process, Process Safety Inspection.

Required:

• Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of directly relevant working experience, or an advanced degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly relevant working experience, or an advanced degree and 2 years of directly relevant working experience.
• Relevant experience to include work inspections and surveillances, cause analyses, investigations, and conducting interviews.
• Depending on work assignment, may be required to qualify as a Lead Assessor within 6 months and may need to complete Cause Analyst qualification within the timeframe set by management.
• Depending on work assignment, obtain Critique Leader qualification, Compliance Officer/Coordinator qualification.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Advanced Degree.
• Engineering or Operations experience.
• Working knowledge of various software programs, including SharePoint, Asset Suite, BDSIS, DeVon Way tools, OpexShare, Word, PowerPoint, and advanced level Excel skills required.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office environment and in operational/research areas. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of office equipment. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Advanced Test Reactor facility with every Friday off.

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($66,504 - $136,356) / Level 3 ($97,344 - $162,732). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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