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Quality Programs Department Manager

Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho Falls, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025 CLOSED ON 5/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Programs Department Manager position at Idaho National Laboratory?

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Quality Programs Department Manager to work in our Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) department. Our team works onsite with a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

Manage, implement, coordinate with cross-functional communication. Develop and establish operational policies within area managed. May participate in strategy development for corporate team. Requires detailed functional expertise and broad company knowledge. You will report to the Director of ESH&Q.

Responsibilities Include :

  • Manage the activities of a department or a discipline through subordinate supervisors and professionals. Provide guidance to team members within the latitude of established company policies.
  • Responsible for the effective operation of activities of major significance to our organization. Decisions impact others in the immediate team and influences methods and techniques.
  • Perform business planning, organizational priorities, and workforce development. Ensure that budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
  • May manage supervisors, exempt, and non-exempt staff.
  • Receive objective based assignments and determine resources to meet schedules and goals.
  • Recommend improvements to policies and establish procedures that affect department or multiple disciplines. Help develop overall department goals that support division priorities.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, partners, and / or functional peer group professionals, involving lab wide affecting processes and decisions.
  • Partner with main contacts outside own area of expertise and other external partners.
  • Communicate and present results and recommendations across discipline.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor's Degree degree, minimum 5 years’ relevant experience with 2 years leadership experience or a Master's Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and 2 years of leadership experience.
  • Experience managing and implementing nuclear quality assurance programs.
  • Experience implementing DOE O 414.1D and NQA-1.
  • Depending on work location may be required to obtain and maintain DOE clearance.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
  • Job Information :

  • The target pay range for this position is ($138,143 - $209,345). The full pay range is ($105,516 - $269,052). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
  • TDP : This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
  • Benefits and Relocation

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
  • Paid time off (personal leave)
  • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
  • Comprehensive Relocation Package
  • Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
  • INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

    INL Mission

    Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

    INL Vision

    Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

    Selective Service Requirements

    To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).

    Salary : $105,516 - $269,052

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