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                                                           THE    PEOPLE OF SRNS


                                                           Candice Gordon is the Principal Business Analyst for the Solid Waste
                                                           Management Facility. Gordon has worked at SRS since 2013. She
                                                           began her career in Payroll Operations as a Financial Analyst, then
                                                           moved to Tritium Controller before landing in EM-Project Controls. As the
                                                           Principal Business Analyst, Gordon develops, implements and maintains
                                                           cost baselines and project schedules, while utilizing the Earned Value
                                                           Management (EVM) tools and techniques to analyze project performance.

                                                           Gordon enjoys finding ways to make a positive impact for her colleagues
                                                           and community. As the 2021 Vice-Chair for Heart Walk, she recently
                                                           helped lead the company in surpassing its fundraising goal. In addition
                                                           to her current volunteer leadership roles, Gordon has also been a Local
                                                           Safety Improvement Teams (LSIT) Chair, a Voluntary Protection Program
                                                           (VPP) Member and Toys for Tots Treasurer.
                                                           Gordan also serves as the 2021 Vice President of Aspiring Mid-Career
                                                           Professionals (AMP). “Your time is the most valuable thing you can offer
               Candice Gordon                              anyone,” says Gordon. “SRNS provides a wealth of opportunities to
                                                           network and expand your career. I’ve had the chance to collaborate with
                                                           a multitude of skill sets across the Site.”
               AT SRNS: Principal Business Analyst for the
               Solid Waste Management Facility             Gordon is a native of North Augusta. She received her bachelor’s degree
                                                           from University of South Carolina Aiken, MBA from Walden University and
                                                           holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. A few of
                                                           her hobbies include: spending time with family, traveling, cooking, event
               IN THE COMMUNITY: Vice-Chair for SRNS Heart Walk
                                                           planning, do-it-yourself crafting, and of course, shopping.






        End of an era: Saying goodbye to SRNL




                                                                On February 16, Battelle
                                                                Savannah River Alliance
                                                                received the Notice to
                                                                Proceed with transition
                                                                of SRNL as a separate
                                                                Management and Operations
                                                                Contract to DOE. The
                                                                120-day transition of SRNL
                                                                to Battelle began a new
                                                                era at SRS. SRNS and
                                                                the national laboratory have   SRNL’s Senior Vice President and Deputy
                                                                worked collaboratively to   Director Sharon Marra with Executive Vice
                                                                establish defined service level   President and Director Vahid Majidi
                                                                agreements and formally document the completion of transition
                                                                activities and the transfer of facilities, projects, assets, programs and
                                                                personnel, effective June 20, 2021.
        At a recent SRNS Board of Directors meeting, a special cake commemorated the   SRNS is committed to supporting the effective, efficient and orderly
        upcoming transition of SRNL to Battelle Savannah River Alliance.  transition of SRNL work scope. Transition activities are being
                                                                conducted in a manner that ensures safety of personnel, disciplined
                                                                operations and uninterrupted SRNS and SRNL missions and services.
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