Senior Advisor

Job Title:
Senior Advisor

Remote

Remote

Contractor must have a computer, cell phone, and access to reliable high-speed internet

Programmatic need being met by this request : The West Valley Site Management Program (WVSMP) requires a Senior Advisor to support Phase 2 decision-making as well as expertise with evaluating groundwater data across the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP).

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience: 7+ years

What skills are needed to be successful in this role?

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. NRC regulations and guidance documents;
• Technical and non-technical policy matters relating to nuclear decommissioning;
• Must be able to formulate technically robust and thoughtful policy solutions for addressing technical challenges confronting Client as Phase 2 decisions are being formulated; and
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills.

Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful?

• Robust experience with GoldSim, as the GoldSim platform is required to run the current performance assessment model;
• Understanding of the complexities with decommissioning the West Valley site (WVDP, SDA, Retained Premises and how they interrelate);
• Commensurate with over 10 years of experience working with and developing models in GoldSim;
• 10+ years of experience as a regulator on nuclear matters;
• A Deep understanding of NRC regulations and guidance documents; specifically NUREG-1757, and guidance associated with Waste Incidental to Reprocessing (WIR).

Certifications and qualifications, including education/degree

• Required: Advanced degree in nuclear and/or environmental engineering

IT systems that will be used

• O365, Teams, GoldSim

Tasks

• Support the development of Phase 2 Alternatives to be considered in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement;
• Assist with analyzing recent ground water sampling and trends across the WVDP;
• Review of the GoldSim model;
• Assist with developing briefing material for senior levels of State Government that will drive decision-making at the site;
• Lead uncertainty analysis and model verification efforts within the WVSMP in support of Phase 2 decisions; and
• Other duties as assigned that contribute to the key outcomes of the West Valley Site Management Program.

Location: Remote