Operations Support Specialist, Business

What You Will Do

The Material Science Scattering Team is seeking motivated candidates to fill an immediate Operations Support Specialist position. The selected candidates will facilitate safe, compliant and efficient execution of work at TA-53 among other DOE regulated facilities.

• Assists in the day‑to‑day execution schedule at TA-53, and other nuclear locations as needed.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with the scheduling and execution procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety/security requirements and take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Ensure shipping of materials up to and including hazardous/radioactive sample is done in accordance with DOE compliance.
• Execute procurement and obtain necessary approvals for exceptions.
• Interface with the creation/maintenance/deployment of Active Security Plans (ASP).
• Real‑time execution of ASP for experimental work.
• Perform light administrative duties to support the team leader.
• Serve as the team point of contact in the team leader’s absence.

• Entry‑level knowledge of facility operations, including familiarity with:
• Integrated Safety
• Formality of Operations / Conduct of Operations
• Shipping Hazardous Materials
• Classified Material Policy

• Entry‑level knowledge of facility operations, including familiarity with Integrated Safety, Formality of Operations / Conduct of Operations, Shipping Hazardous Materials, Classified Material Policy.

Intermediate knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with typical business and project‑management software, computer hardware.

Demonstrated skills in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting facility operations and operational quality assurance.

Demonstrated attention to detail including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational skills and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to multi‑task and adjust to the workings of a dynamic team environment.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated advanced skills networking effectively with stakeholders and key contacts outside own area of expertise, both internal and external to the organization.

Exceptional customer service, organizational skills, and ability to interact with all levels of personnel internal and external to the organization.

Eligible to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.

Position requires an Associate’s Degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Demonstrated ability to ship accountable nuclear material.
• Experience with radiological control practices and policies.
• Knowledge of accelerator facility operations.
• Advanced knowledge of typical business and project‑management software.
• Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of requirement drivers such as DOE orders and federal regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing scheduling principles and practices.
• Active DOE Q‑Clearance or equivalent level DOW Clearance.

Walking, climbing stairs, twisting, typing or keyboarding, work in a radiological area, safety glasses and eye protection, PPE lab coat/coveralls.

This position can require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Occasional travel to external experimental facilities will be required (~15%).

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required…