Weapon Quality Assurance Manager

05-Aug-2025

National Nuclear Security Administration

10233BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Quality

Discipline

Quality Assurance

Career Level

M2

Salary Range

$103,000 - $144,000

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Quality roles are dedicated to ensuring that products, processes, and services meet or exceed established quality standards and customer expectations via the development and implementation of quality-related policies and procedures. Professionals in these roles drive continuous improvement, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction within organizations.

Discipline Description

Quality Assurance personnel develop policies, procedures, and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations. They ensure products, services, or processes meet established quality standards and customer requirements. They develop, assure, and maintain the quality of products and processes, including standard procedures, and quality audits/reviews.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Manage a project or program that advises line and functional management on the status of a QA issues. Provide support to the Quality Services Director for overall implementation of the SRNS QA Program.

Major Responsibilities

- Directly and/or indirectly support QA missions and management objectives and ensure system integration through utilization and development of site processes, graded programmatic approaches, Diversity management, cost reduction programs, management assessments, and continuous improvement processes.
- Serve as resource to senior management for interpretation and consultation regarding quality/technical requirements.
- Establish, develop, train, and manage a highly qualified and effective staff, well versed in industry practices and the Site QA Program requirements.
- Lead and direct the site's Self Assessment, Causal Analysis, QA Training, QA Audit, QC Certification, and corrective Action programs.
- Provide Cognizant Quality Function support and guidance for Technical Quality Services, Environmental Safety & Health, Procurement & Materials Management, Information Technology, and Safeguards & Security (other organizations as appropriate).
- Provide company-level certification of SRS independent inspection personnel in mechanical, electrical, instrument and calibration, civil, and receiving inspection disciplines.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in all areas relating to quality assurance and provide site leadership and guidance for quality problem resolution.
- Provide challenging developmental opportunities for assigned employees to contribute to their personal development and the site's success.
- Manage administration of the quality organization salary planning, personnel performance reviews and career counseling for direct reports. Maintain an "open door" policy for employees to air their job, safety, quality, or security concerns, and seek or assist in their resolution before they become major issues.
- Establish and manage the resource staffing levels and duties of direct reports. Prepare budget and manpower forecasts and establish/develop appropriate quality personnel resource levels and skill mix to ensure a staff of qualified personnel capable of meeting governing requirements and providing professional quality services to functional organizations internal and external to specific organization.

* Lead the development of PPOP WQA strategic and policy documents, as well as organizational growth plans, budgets, and schedules.
* Ensure compliance of PPOP with federal requirements (e.g., NAP 401.1A), facilitating the development of a Weapon Quality Management System, defendable to both internal and external audits, ultimately enabling the manufacture of Mark Quality products for our Nation's Stockpile.
* Interface with the NNSA, SRFO, and Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) Weapon Quality community to maintain strong collaboration.
* Develop and manage PPOP WQA organizational budget forecasts and risks as part of the overall PPOP risk management program.
* Prepare, maintain, and provide inputs for all program planning documents, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation.
* Develop monthly and quarterly program briefings for internal and external management/stakeholders and track/manage PPOP WQA milestones.
* Lead PPOP WQA benchmarking efforts of other NSE weapon quality organizations.
* Collaborate with the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) Project to communicate facility requirements for ensuring product meets product definition.
* Build and maintain a competent team, crucial for achieving PPOP WQA milestones.
* Drive forward PPOP goals by building relationships, energizing, recognizing teams, and shaping the future of WQA for PPOP Mission Assurance.

Required Qualifications

* Eight or more years of experience (YOE) as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus three or more year of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

We'd Also Like to See

* Management experience in Nuclear Deterrence Systems
* Experience with weapon development and qualification activities with internal and/or external customers and stakeholders.
* Experience in Nuclear Deterrence Systems and/or Components.
* Experience in systems/component analysis, product design/development/production, stockpile evaluation, experimental and/or modeling & simulation, materials analysis, or other related areas.
* Proven success in recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and leading technical staff.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver results and effectively lead/guide multidisciplinary teams engaged in innovative work.
* Ability to build strong, trust-based teaming relationships with internal peers, external customers, and stakeholders.

Career Band

Management

Career Band Description

* Roles in this band provide people management direction to ensure the overall effective functioning of a function, sub-function, department or administrative process by implementing strategies and processes, and by building a high-performing team
* Achieves goals through the work of others
* Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and development
* Job focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills

Career Level Description

Manages professional employees with accountability for the performance and results of their team, and is guided by policies, procedures and departmental plans while receiving guidance from senior leadership.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

Q

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS 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. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

20-Aug-2025