For over 40 years, LinQuest has been leading the way as a space technology solutions provider. LinQuest designs, develops, and delivers state-of-the-art engineering and advanced technology solutions for the U.S. defense and intelligence communities.

We are seeking a Nuclear Surety Project Manager for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).

This position is not eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule.

What we can offer you:

Inspiring Company Culture - LinQuest values people first. We are committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion and respect. This defines who we are and how we work together and with our customers.

Culture of Recognition: An employee and leadership recognition and development program that is crafted to acknowledge and celebrate your success and professional development with Education Reimbursement and multiple opportunities for personal and professional development through internal training & certification programs.

Abundant benefits - We offer everything from a flexible work schedule to comprehensive medical, life and voluntary coverage options.

Best-in-class PTO- Special Days Off and Annual week-long holiday company closure, plus company paid holidays

Investing for the future - 401(k) which offers 100% immediate vesting on company contributions. Company match of 100% of the first 3% of team member contribution plus an additional 3% annual company contribution.

Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Company Paid Long Term and Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules! We believe in work-life balance

Responsibilities:

This individual will join the Nuclear Surety team as well as actively contribute in performance of the day-to-day team responsibilities. This position provides the opportunity to develop and hone communication, customer relationship, and leadership skills while working with a close-knit fun-loving team of other safety professionals.

The Nuclear Surety Project Manager will augment organic resources by providing weapon system expertise support to the government customer in maintaining the nuclear surety, nuclear certification, and mission assurance programs for the SENTINEL weapon system in accordance with requirements detailed in Department of Defense (DoD), United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and Air Force (AF) directives, manuals and instructions.

The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform as a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) providing nuclear surety support for AF Strategic Systems, including monitoring for compliance with applicable DoD, USSTRATCOM and AF directives, manuals and instructions
• Evaluating plans and criteria for technical activities in his/her specialty and recommending alternatives as required to comply with customer and company obligations. May lead projects or segments of major projects responsible for achievement of schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives
• Reviewing and providing assessment and assistance to programs on Nuclear Certification Impact Statements (NCISs), Certification Requirement Plans (CRPs), Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports (NSARs), Nuclear Surety Evaluation Reports (NSERs), Nuclear Surety Briefings, Point Papers, White Papers, Safety & Nuclear Surety Technical Memoranda, changes to the Master Nuclear Certification List (MNCL), Nuclear Certification Plans (NCPs), Engineering Evaluation Reports (EERs), Software Certification Plans (SCPs), and reviewing Engineering Technical Analysis Requests
• Assisting with minimizing and managing risks to Nuclear Design Certification of Sentinel
• Attending conferences and meetings to represent assigned activity. Developing working group meeting agendas, preparing and consolidating briefing materials, meeting minutes, and answers to action items assigned by other agencies or organizations.
• Conducting research in areas which require a moderate level of expertise and knowledge in areas of specialization and some related fields. Maintaining knowledge in area of specialization and awareness of developments in the remaining related fields, including extensive contributions to proposal efforts when requested by management.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or related field + 6 years of experience; or MS degree + 4 years of experience; or PHD + 2 years of experience; or 12 years of Nuclear Surety/Nuclear Certification experience in lieu of a Science, Technology, or Engineering degree is acceptable
• Prior experience working with program managers including technical and business-based briefings
• Solid background in DoD, Air Force, and MIL-STD Nuclear Surety Instructions, Manuals, and requirements
• Knowledgeable in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) basics
• Experience developing external customer relationships and ability to communicate Nuclear Surety concepts and requirements with senior leaders
• Effective organizational, time management, and communications skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative, and organize daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) commensurate with expected mid- to senior-level civilian and military participants from various U.S. Government agencies
• An active Secret clearance adjudicated in the last 6 years. Must also be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and all required Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements. You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Top Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of / experience with Cybersecurity, Program Protection, System Safety, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with DoD, AF Nuclear Surety policy & processes or equivalent NNSA nuclear safety policy & processes
• Understanding of the DoD Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Knowledge related to application of nuclear safety and nuclear security techniques
• Experience with Air Force nuclear weapon systems, ICBM experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of AFI 63-125, Nuclear Certification Program
• Knowledge and understanding of 91 Series AFIs and AFMANs
• Principal skill set includes ability to perform all stated/implied duties within this tier and those reasonably derived from preceding tier

COVID-19 Compliance Guidelines:

As a federal contractor, all LinQuest team members must comply with Executive Order 14042- Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which includes mandatory vaccination and ability to provide proof of vaccination status prior to start of employment. Additionally, team members are expected to comply with all safety protocols related to mask wearing and physical distancing while in covered contractor workplaces. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through LinQuest Human Resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Secret

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)