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Issues Management Specialist

Pantex Plant
Amarillo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Issues Management Specialist

Career Level From: Senior Associate

Career Level To: Senior Associate

Organization: Operations Issues Management (51397421)

Job Specialty: General Manufacturing

What You'll Do

The Issues Management Specialist implements the Issues Management Program for Production Operations. Duties include:

Responsibility for the lifecycle of Production Operations issues and events:

  • Facilitate processing issues through the issues management system
    • Issue submittal
    • Significance Level Determination
    • Trend Code Identification
    • Causal Analysis
    • Extent of Condition
    • Corrective Action Plan Development
    • Effectiveness Review
  • Assisting Responsible Managers in determination of Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) category applicability
  • Participate in fact findings and fact-finding overviews
  • Perform causal analyses for identification of root causes to support development of corrective actions plans that prevent recurrence
  • Monitor the status of issues and closure of corrective actions to assure they are being resolved in a timely manner
Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree with: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years)
  • OR Master's Degree with: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience (Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years)
  • OR Applicants without a Bachelor's Degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

  • Not Applicable

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Experience with the Pantex Issues Management System (TOPIC)
  • Experience conducting causal analyses
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

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.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex 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 random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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