Nuclear Safety Subject Matter Expert (USQ)

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.

Job Summary

SMSI is seeking a Nuclear Safety Subject Matter Expert with experience performing Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) analyses to support our team and client operations. The selected candidate must be available to work onsite in Aiken, South Carolina, as needed to support USQ-related activities. Occasional teleworking may be permitted at the client’s discretion.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and communicate with stakeholders and teams for nuclear safety and criticality for nuclear facilities. Prepare, review, and produce concise written documentation regarding nuclear operations, nuclear facility design, and safety basis documents, including Documented Safety Analyses (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs).

Prepare documentation in performance of Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) evaluations reviews for proposed changes involving facility modifications, tests, operations, and procedures. Conduct Hazard Analyses, Accident Analyses (including specialized aircraft accident analysis), and TSR control development for Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities.

Required Skills/ Abilities 10+ years (20+ years preferred) of established experience working with DOE, NNSA, and government agencies in Nuclear Safety. A minimum of 5 years of experience working with USQs. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in applying nuclear safety regulations and standards, including 10 CFR 830, DOE-STD-3009, DOE-STD-1189, and DOE-STD-1027.

Record of accomplishments enabling programmatic success in Actinide Manufacturing, Plutonium processing, and Uranium Production facilities (e.g., LANL TA-55, Y-12, UPF, Rocky Flats). Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated, safety-conscious, and security-focused environment. Active (or recently inactive) DOE Q clearance is required.

US citizenship is required. An active Real-ID driver’s license is required. Desired Skills Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (such as Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering) is required. Equal Opportunity Employer Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.