Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 18 hours ago
Performance and Risk Analyst
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. They are seeking a Performance and Risk Analyst to enhance processes through Contractor Assurance data sources and support data-driven decision-making to drive continuous improvement across the institution.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead or conduct critiques and causal analyses in response to events across the ORNL per the ORNL Issues Management process as directed by Program Lead for the ORNL programs
Apply Human Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts while leading critiques, causal analysis, and making recommendations for corrective action plans
Collaborate with all levels of ORNL management as well as DOE to ensure the ORNL performs timely and thorough analysis and resolution of significant issues and events
Deliver training to ORNL management and staff in all Contractor Assurance program elements
Conduct oversight of ORNL Contractor Assurance System implementation
Support development of key performance indicators and trending in support of the Contractor Assurance System (CAS), including working with CAS Program Managers to develop and manage metrics, monitor programs, and assess performance, to ensure that directorate goals are attained
Perform process mapping and gap analysis to identify process weaknesses and provide actionable improvement plans driving enhanced efficiency and effectiveness
Partner with line management to implement CAS core functions, e.g. assessments, critique facilitation, extent of condition reviews, causal analysis, effectiveness reviews, etc
Act as a system administrator for IT applications implementing CAS program elements. (ACTS, LLIT, OpEx, SharePoint portals, etc.)
Facilitate organizational learning and improvement through data-driven performance trend analysis, benchmarking, and the deployment of Lean Six Sigma, or similar improvement methodologies to strengthen risk management and operational effectiveness
Coordinate Lab-wide planning and reporting (PEMP updates and annual reporting, performance dashboarding, business planning, risk management, mission readiness, staffing plans, budget development, CAS deliverables)
Provide support to the OIPM director for laboratory-wide policies and initiatives
Provide input and facilitate strategic improvement for contractor assurance elements such as institutional performance monitoring, issues management, cause analysis, management assessments, event reporting, and lessons learned to support business operations and management system performance improvement
Participate in independent reviews to support ORNL’s Independent Oversight program
Provide support to ORNL’s Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) and Safety and Security Regulatory (SSR) Program Managers as needed
Present analysis results and professional opinions/recommendations to ORNL senior leadership and/or corporate boards and governance bodies
Facilitate Risk Workshops and evaluate internal controls, necessary to manage institutional risks
Support the ORNL leadership for reporting to ORNL Performance Integration Board, Corrective Action Institutional Review Board (CAIRB), and UT-Battelle Operations Committee (corporate oversight) on status of operational events, investigations, cause factors, corrective actions, adverse trends, key performance indicators and metrics
Qualification
Required
BS or higher in business, economics, management, risk management, science, engineering, safety, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining strong customer working relationships and networks
Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Competency with management system hierarchy and processes
Knowledge and experience in data collection and analysis of various data streams from across the Laboratory
Ability to work independently and/or as a team member in a collaborative environment exercising good judgment and responsibility
Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels of the organization
Excellent time management and organizational skills needed to complete deliverables on time
Demonstrated flexibility to respond to requests for information or action with a short turnaround time
Proficiency in software such as MS Power BI, MS Power Query, MS Power Point, MS SharePoint, MS Word, Excel, Visio, etc
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent), supported by relevant training or certification, to improve organizational performance and risk management
Experience working directly with contractor assurance program elements, e.g. assessments, issues management, causal analysis, critiques, extent of condition reviews, effectiveness reviews, corrective action development, lessons learned, event management, enterprise risk management, independent oversight, data analysis and reporting, etc
Benefits
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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