Overview

The Risk and Environmental Assessment Group solves hard real-world problems in the areas of national security, environmental responsibility, and energy reliability. Our team uses innovative quantitative risk management techniques to make our nation safer and stronger. We support decision makers by providing risk-based recommendations based on innovative decision analysis tools. Our projects give us the opportunity to work side-by-side with world class scientists and engineers, and interface with subject matter experts in a variety of fields.

We are seeking early to mid-career risk analysts who are smart, creative, and motivated to work with us on a variety of programmatic risk projects, preferably with demonstrated experience in programmatic risk management and/or quantitative risk modeling. The successful candidate will use their expertise in risk management to have sufficient depth of understanding of uncertainty methods to be comfortable applying them to one or more applications, including risk, nuclear energy, cyber security, climate change, national security, natural systems, human factors, renewable energy, regulatory compliance, and complex engineered systems. The Level 4 candidate is expected to have significant depth of experience in risk management, so is able to interpret internal/external guidance and recommend best practices to solve complex problems with innovative solutions. The candidate will work independently, foster collaboration, mentor younger staff members, and has the ability to lead moderate-sized risk projects.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting quantitative risk analysis, such as Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis, and use risk assessment results to provide recommendations to decision makers.
• Assisting project managers to identify risks, developing appropriate risk characterizations, consulting with subject matter experts to construct handling plans, and conducting regular reviews to update risk information.
• Working independently with little to no oversite and providing mentoring to junior staff.
• Developing or contributing to technical risk-related products within the required level of quality, timeliness, and cost guidelines provided by the project manager.
• Publishing research and/or participating in professional activities that advance the reputation of PNNL as a premier S&T institution.
• Effectively communicating uncertainty concepts and results, including contributing to the preparation of high-quality presentations, reports, and papers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, or Economics.
• Certification in Risk Management.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in use of quantitative risk models.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in analysis methods including expert elicitation methods, Monte Carlo analysis, and decision tools.
• The successful candidate will have a broad range of skills and familiarity with several of the following areas: probability, statistics, decision analysis, risk analysis, modeling and simulation, Multi-Criteria Analysis, and mathematical modeling.
• Past performance must demonstrate attributes of being self-motivated and self-directed.
• In addition to analytical skills, a successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills and experience in preparing, reviewing, and presenting the results of complex technical reports and recommendation to management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Safran Risk, and/or Active Risk Manager (ARM) or other risk register software program.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). 

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.

Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
 

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, or Economics.
• Certification in Risk Management.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in use of quantitative risk models.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in analysis methods including expert elicitation methods, Monte Carlo analysis, and decision tools.
• The successful candidate will have a broad range of skills and familiarity with several of the following areas: probability, statistics, decision analysis, risk analysis, modeling and simulation, Multi-Criteria Analysis, and mathematical modeling.
• Past performance must demonstrate attributes of being self-motivated and self-directed.
• In addition to analytical skills, a successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills and experience in preparing, reviewing, and presenting the results of complex technical reports and recommendation to management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Safran Risk, and/or Active Risk Manager (ARM) or other risk register software program.