Senior Nuclear Operations Strategist
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that conducts science and technology research in energy, national security, computing, materials, neutron science, isotopes, and related fields.
About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy. Managed by UT-Battelle for DOE, it operates research infrastructure and user facilities, conducts applied and fundamental research, and currently advances AI-enabled scientific discovery alongside its energy and national-security missions.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will lead division-wide management and nuclear workflow activities, align resources with operational priorities, and coordinate infrastructure planning. You will forecast and manage budgets, assess workforce needs, analyze cost performance, communicate performance metrics, and lead process improvements for reliable reactor operations.
Requirements
- BS or BA degree in finance or a business-related field
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- Financial analysis experience
- Proficiency in spreadsheet applications and financial software
- Knowledge of strategic finance and financial data analysis
- Experience operating facilities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal PIV card and pass a Federal Tier 1 background investigation
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute divisional management and nuclear workflow processes
- Align resources with operational priorities and resolve organizational challenges
- Coordinate infrastructure planning across division functions
- Assess future workforce needs and prioritize critical hires
- Plan, forecast, and manage multiyear budgets using the Integrated Work Plan tool
- Analyze trends and forecast resource needs
- Evaluate monthly cost performance and guide corrective actions
- Develop and communicate performance metrics
- Lead process improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts
