This 1.5 day course will provide an awareness and understanding of the Nuclear Weapons acquisition and management processes​ and how to accomplish Weapon Program work across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE)​.  Included are the unique aspects of DOE/NNSA, Management & Operating (M&O) Contractors, and interactions with customers and key stakeholders​.  Also includes an overview of Nuclear Weapon programs to include history, evolution, and challenges from the Federal, M&O, and Site perspectives​.  

Course Goals:

Provide an awareness and understanding of joint Nuclear Weapon acquisition and management processes

 o   Learn how to accomplish Weapons Program work across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE)

Describe unique aspects of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Management & Operating (M&O) contractor relationship, and interactions with customers and stakeholders

Provide an overview of Nuclear Weapon programs to include history, evolution, and challenges from Federal and M&O site perspectives

Capitalize on the knowledge of senior instructors and their unique experiences in managing and executing Nuclear Weapon programs

At the conclusion of this course students will gain the ability to more effectively manage and execute DOE/NNSA Nuclear Weapon Programs

THIS 1 DAY CLASS IS A HIGH LEVEL INTRODUCTION AND IS INTENDED FOR NEW HIRES WITH LESS THAN 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN THE NUCLEAR SECURITY ENTERPRISE.  

The Introduction to the Nuclear Security Enterprise is an overview that provides a high-level glimpse at 'why and how' things work in the Nuclear Security Enterprise for those new to NNSA and/or wanting a refresher.  With the NNSA professional in mind, this course is taught by veteran NSE professionals.  You will learn about their perspectives based on their experiences.  This course will give you a preview of the suite of topical area courses offered throughout the year, depending on your interest and current position.   This one-day course will touch on topics such as the need for Deterrence, NSE Capabilities, Building, Sustaining and Improving the Nuclear Weapon, Managing Nuclear Weapon Programs, and Nuclear Weapon Quality.

Description:

SCRM has been designed to describe many of the supply chain factors affecting the weapon product realization.  This course is aimed at better informing a weapon program manager of the cause and effect of being part of a global supply chain.  Supply chain risks range from global to within the Nuclear Security Enterprise.  As part of this course, the student will better understand supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to enable successful program results.

This one-day course will focus on essential information designed to familiarize participants with the various processes and approvals necessary to conduct weapon assembly/disassembly and operations at the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) Pantex Plant.

Description: The unclassified Pantex Weapon Authorization (PWA) Module is designed to familiarize participants with Pantex operations and authorizations necessary to conduct nuclear weapon assembly and disassembly to support W88 ALT370 First Production Unit (FPU) and follow-on production to meet US Strategic Navy delivery requirements. The PWA will provide the framework for participants for understanding how they interface, support and ensure the W88 ALT370 is assembled/disassembled safely and is delivered on time to meet NNSA’s commitments to the nuclear weapons stockpile.

The PWA Course will examine why all weapons go through Pantex and why nuclear explosive operations are unique. This module will describe the structure and elements of the Authorization Basis, including the Safety Basis, Independent Reviews, and NNSA Production Office (NPO) Approval leading to FPU. The course will include examples of how engineering and administrative hazard controls are implemented and authorized in tooling and tester design, to minimize risk and meet safety rules. In addition, the PWA Course will cover the nuclear weapon acquisition process with emphasis on Phase 6.5 (FPU), NNSA quality policy, and the Engineering Authorization process leading to Quality Evaluation Release (QER).

This one day course will provide an overview of how these elements relate to NRC, DOT, DOE, and NNSA requirements for designing, testing, and authorizing packages for transport of Materials of National Security Interest (MNSI) that support NNSA’s mission of maintaining and modernizing the nuclear stockpile.

Description: The unclassified Packaging and Transportation Authorization module is designed to familiarize participants with the rules, regulations, and policies that are implemented to ensure safe transport of MNSI.