Contractor Assurance System Manager at Amentum in Richland, WA

Contractor Assurance System Manager Location: US-WA-Richland The Contractor Assurance System Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation and monitoring, and oversight of the Contractor Assurance System activities, Operations Event Investigation, Causal Analysis, corrective action, lessons learned and continuous improvement within the organization. This position provides senior manager oversight of these functions and of the technical authorities assigned the individual CAS, Causal Analysis, and Investigative functions. REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, or science or equivalent education or specific training in area of expertise. Experience: Department of Energy, NRC, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience desired. Minimum of 20 years of experience in implementing Contractor Assurance elements specified in DOE Order 226.1 Series, Implementation of DOE Oversight Policy, DOE Order 232.2A Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information, and DOE Order 225.1B, Accident Investigations. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS Maintain expertise with Contractor Assurance System (CAS), Event Investigation, and Causal Analysis requirements, plans, and procedures. Provides oversight and implementation of the DFLAW assurance and Operations Support Functions Work to continually improve the implementation of the CAS, Event Investigation and Causal Analysis processes. Provide results/status of department level elements to the WTCC Senior Management and Governance. Evaluating the adequacy of implementation of the Contractor Assurance System through activities and self-assessments of performance of the processes that implement the program. Develop self-assessment plans and lead/participate in these self-assessments. Interface and support the Organizational Effectiveness organization on project level CAS Learned processes. Interface with DOE Representatives and WTP-BNI Representatives on processes, products, issues and schedules. Supervise DFLAW Assurance and Operations Support staff, maintaining budget, staffing, and schedule. Ensure sufficiently trained, qualified and certified staff to perform the department activities Provide mentoring as needed to Contractor Assurance Staff. Review reports; fact finding, investigation, root cause, common cause, and apparent cause reports to promote improvement and provide feedback. Identify issues and provide input to corrective actions. Perform other CAS activities as directed by management. Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisors request SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision of DFLAW Assurance and Operations Support staff that implement the Contractor Assurance System, Event Investigation, and Causal Analysis program requirements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity. This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future. Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.) Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance 120 hours accrued PTO and 8 Project Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic. Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest. Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland. Compensation Details: $196,512.31 - 324,287.92 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026 Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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