Associate Director - National Labs & Nuclear Security Engagement

Job Description:

Associate Director - National Labs & Nuclear Security Engagement

Description

Job Title
Associate Director - National Labs & Nuclear Security Engagement

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Associate Director is tasked with supporting the leadership and strategic direction of the National Laboratories and International Nuclear Security Engagement Center. Involved in developing new partnerships and new opportunities to leverage TEEX related training capabilities and technical assistance services to support national and international nuclear safety and security challenges. Works closely with the TAMUS National Laboratories Office and other TAMUS members to maximize potential opportunities, determine priorities, and address challenges. Monitors existing TAMUS National Laboratories Office (NLO) funds received through TAMUS’s Basic and Master Task Order Agreement flow down, and ensures other agreements are managed and executed in accordance with federal guidelines, state law, TAMUS policy/regulations and TEEX administrative procedures. Assists with oversight of the work being executed under TAMUS NLO flow down agreements with responsibility for providing active monitoring and management support.

This position reports to the Director of NLNSE.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Ten years of program management related experience.
  

Required License/Certifications:

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  
• Must have a valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.
  
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• Ten or more years of supervisory experience.
  
• Knowledge and experience in TEEX enterprise processes and/or experience in operational management in an enterprise funded organization.
  
• Experience in devising and implementing business development strategies.
  
• Experience with budget management, fiscal operations, and program management with emphasis on enterprise funded operations.
  
• Familiar with DOE/NNSA Nuclear Security Enterprise.
  
• Three years management-level experience within the DOE/NNSA Nuclear Security Enterprise
  
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local funding streams.
  
• General knowledge of the State of Texas governmental structure, State of Texas Legislative processes, and various agencies, commissions, and departments.
  

Physical Requirements:

• May be exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat at various division operational locations.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of TEEX capabilities/competencies and departmental responsibilities/activities.
  
• Demonstrable knowledge of TAMUS organization and departments.
  
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
  
• Strong skills using MS Office Suite.
  
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personnel services to include customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  
• Knowledge of briefing and written/electronic presentations to senior leaders to include state, regional, and federal agency leaders as well as national organization executives.
  
• Strong business acumen and working knowledge of standard business practices, implementation, and analysis.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
  
• Extraordinary customer relationship expertise.
  
• Excellent project management.
  
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively and professionally with others.
  
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment.
  
• Ability to interact with clients and staff positively and professionally.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
• Must have proven experience in developing positive customer relationships.
  
• Ability to collaborate and share ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
  
• A positive working relationship with state, national, and international public safety leaders, private industry, and academic researchers.
  
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and compile recommendations directing strategic change.
  
• Ability to apply sound business processes in a state agency.
  
• Ability to actively demonstrate the TEEX Values - Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.
  
• Knowledge of federal and state contract/grant proposal cycles.
  
• Strong leadership skills.
  
• Ability to effectively handle personnel issues.
  

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
  

Notifications:

• This position is security sensitive.
  
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
  
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
  
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
  
• As part of TEEX’s mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position’s Division Director/HQ Department Head.
  
• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.
  
• This position may direct or evaluate the work of others.
  
• This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
  
• Must be a United States Citizen due to data security requirements.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Strategy Development and Execution - 75%

• Assist agency efforts to support TAMUS National Laboratory Office in execution of support of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Maintenance and Operations (M&O) contract.
  
• Serves as liaison and secondary POC for TEEX to support TAMUS/NLO engagement with the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), the Nuclear Security Enterprise.
  
• Guides agency efforts to engage DOE/NNSA national laboratories, plants, and sites, TAMUS members, and TEEX divisions to collaborate in the development and implementation of training and technical solutions that enable organizations to meet national nuclear security challenges.
  
• Facilitates TEEX engagement with TAMUS members, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), federal agencies, federal contractors, and other international organizations to support international nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness training and technical assistance efforts.
  
• Prepares and manages the annual budget.
  
• Manages the proposal development process to support national and international nuclear security enterprise projects.
  
• Ensures completion of required reports and other program responsibilities.
  

TEEX Promotion and Outreach - 15%

• Represents TEEX in various external organizational meetings and events such as TAMUS NLO meetings, Communities of Practice, DOE Emergency Management Symposium and the Nuclear Deterrence Summit.
  
• Coordinates agency-wide effort to communicate and promote TEEX capabilities to support organizations engaged in the nuclear security industry.
  
• Provides and coordinates TEEX support of NLO-requested, or TEEX-initiated tours, meetings, and visits specific to the nuclear security enterprise.
  

Internal and External Customer Support - 10%

• Develops Customer Relationships.
  
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with staff and external partners.
  
• Supports internal and external customers as directed by the NLNSE Director.
  

Other Duties:

• Performs additional work duties as assigned.
  
• Participates in professional development opportunities and seeks personal growth.
  
• Maintains involvement with Agency Initiatives (CoP’c, etc.).
  
• Maintains and safeguards assigned Agency equipment and property.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.