Superblock Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description
We have an opening for a Superblock Quality Assurance Manager to support the Strategic Deterrence Operations Quality Assurance Manager in leading and managing the Quality Assurance group in the Superblock. The Superblock is part ofStrategic Deterrence and consists of four nuclear facilities (Hazardous Category 2 and 3), including several other support buildings, with the purpose of enabling various stockpile stewardship initiatives related to national security. You will interface closely with Superblock engineering, maintenance and operations managers, as well as program managers supporting laboratory missions in plutonium sustainment, stockpile stewardship and material characterization/analytical chemistry. Responsibilities include assisting in the management and development of staffing, short-term and long-term strategic planning and goals, and budgets. This position is in the Operations Quality Assurance group in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.
The Superblock Quality Assurance group supports the implementation of all elements of 10 CFR Part 830 Subpart A Quality Assurance and Department of Energy (DOE) implementing orders and guides, such as DOE Order 414.1D Quality Assurance. These include:
Implementing an organizational structure with functional responsibilities, levels of authority for managing, performing, and assessing the work
Initial and continuing training and qualification of personnel to ensure they can perform their assigned work
Effective quality control and improvement processes for products and services
Management of documents and records
Work processes consistent with standards, administrative and hazard controls, and regulatory requirements
Design processes that meet regulatory and industry standards, and provide for configuration management
Processes for assuring quality performance and procurement of products and services
Inspection and acceptance testing of items, services and processes
Management and independent assessment programs
Detecting and preventing the use of suspect/counterfeit items
Implementing quality assurance requirements for safety software
This position will be filled at eitherlevel based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
In this role, you will
Manage a team of quality assurance engineers, technicians, specialists and administrative staff in the support of nuclear facility technical activities within LLNL’s Superblock complex.
Lead a multi-disciplinary team comprised of facility, program, and support personnel to establish and implement an effective quality assurance program within Superblock that addresses each of the elements of 10 CFR Part 830 Subpart A, Quality Assurance, and DOE implementing orders and guides, such as DOE Order 414.1D, Quality Assurance.
Coordinate, prioritize, and provide direct supervision of the daily work activities of the Superblock quality assurance organization in support of facility and program activities.
Implement and pilot new processes and techniques for improving the overall efficiency and accuracy of quality assurance operations within the Superblock.
Provide direction regarding administrative and personnel matters to subordinates in accordance with established LLNL policies and guidance.
Recognize, create, and implement plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the TSL.4 level
Develop and monitor a Superblock quality assurance budget using institutional financial tools.
Authorize work in a nuclear facility.
Effectively represent and communicate quality assurance technical issues to stakeholders and external regulators.