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CONOPS Specialist

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: CONOPS Specialist
Career Level:Specialist
Job Specialty: Nuclear Safety

What Youll Do

The Conduct of Operations (CONOPS) Specialist will provide programmatic support for the Y-12 National Security Complexs CONOPS Program which establishes structured guidance to ensure mission success and protect workers the public and the environment. The CONOPS Program Specialist will work directly with the CONOPS Functional Requirement Owner (FRO) to integrate processes policies and practices across multiple Y-12 organizations to ensure compliance with DOE Order 422.1 Conduct of Operations. The incumbent will serve as Subject Matter Expert on CONOPS systems and processes through collaboration with experts and key stakeholders to drive operational excellence and enhance the sites overall safety and efficiency. This position requires significant exposure and communication with senior level management and outside customers such as YFO and DNFSB. The CONOPS Program Specialist will be responsible for thorough knowledge of Y-12 site operations and make required modifications of Y14-001 Conduct of Operations Manual.

Responsibilities:

Serves as Subject Matter Expert and team lead for Y14-001 Conduct of Operations Manual and supports by assisting with technical guidance development and implementation.
Supports maintenance of procedure revisions coordinating procedure process assessments to verify compliance and identifying analyzing and developing procedure process improvements.
Ensures procedures are written to a level of detail consistent with the qualifications and training of the end-users.
Assists with CONOPS Applicability Matrix and CONOPS Continuum Plan periodic updates.
Develops a working knowledge of Safety Basis Documents (SAR & TSR) Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) documents and control flow down into operating procedures.
Assists line management by identifying areas for CONOPS improvements; identifies and tracks resolution of discrepancies.
Performs other tasks and roles as directed by the CONOPS Functional Requirement Owner.
Serves as designee for the Conduct of Operations Functional Owner in the absence of the Manager.

Accountabilities:

To the CONOPS FRO and Y-12 Site Manager for resolution of CONOPS related issues and programmatic support.
To the Analytical Chemistry and Technical Assurance Senior Director to support CONOPS improvement initiatives.
To the assigned Organizational Management to provide effective recommendations and strategies to implement CONOPS requirements.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.
Top-notch dedicated colleagues.
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
Career advancement and professional development programs.
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors degree: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
OR Masters degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
OR PhD.
Twelve (12) or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience for this posting.
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Job Requirements

Possess a thorough knowledge of the principles of Conduct of Operations as described in DOE (Department of Energy) 0 422.1.
Requires broad understanding of Y-12 safety security and mission related operations.
Requires working knowledge of design safety analysis documentation process hazard analysis and control follow down into operating procedures.
Requires relevant experience in resolution of multi-functional or multi-process problems with a dynamic environment.
Requires thorough understanding of proper requirements flow down from federal regulations and DOE orders into Y-12 and divisional procedures.
At least five years of relevant work experience is required in areas involving Conduct of Operations requirements.
Leadership and/or significant support roles in a procedure compliance environment is preferred.
Technical writing experience is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate up and down the organization is required.
Must have experience working in an environment where strict adherence to established procedures is required.
Relevant military experience will be considered as a valid substitute for this requirement.

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

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