Learning, Development & Operations; LDO Specialist

Company Overview:

Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is a leading provider of information technology, technology development, and environmental and construction services, specializing in Federal and Commercial projects. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet stringent regulatory standards and client requirements.

The Learning, Development & Operations (LDO) Specialist supports workforce readiness, qualification, and operational integration across all functional organizations at a nuclear enrichment facility regulated under 10 CFR Part 70 or comparable DOE requirements. This position integrates learning and development (L&D), qualification lifecycle management, and operational workforce support to ensure personnel are properly prepared, authorized, and maintained throughout their assignment lifecycle. The LDO Specialist serves as a key interface between Operations, Nuclear Safety, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Security, Licensing, and Workforce Management to support safe, compliant, and efficient facility execution.

• Develop, implement, and maintain site Learning & Development (L&D) and qualification programs across all functional organizations.
• Manage the full personnel lifecycle (on‑ramp through off‑ramp), ensuring L&D, qualifications, access, badging, and role‑specific requirements are completed, maintained, and properly closed out.
• Coordinate onboarding, role transitions, and workforce integration activities to support operational readiness, staffing needs, and site continuity.
• Support initial, continuing, and refresher L&D activities for personnel across all Directorates.
• Coordinate L&D schedules, instructors, subject matter experts, and resources to ensure alignment with operational priorities and site execution needs.
• Maintain L&D records, qualification documentation, and workforce status data in accordance with regulatory, quality, and organizational requirements.
• Track L&D and workforce readiness metrics and provide routine status reporting to site leadership.
• Interface with all Directorates to support workforce performance, procedure‑based execution, and operational readiness, including Operations, Radiation Protection, and Workforce Integration activities.
• Identify workforce readiness gaps or risks and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives across L&D, operations, and workforce integration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Operations, Learning & Development, Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience supporting L&D, workforce readiness, operations support, or personnel qualification activities within nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating onboarding, qualification, role transitions, or workforce integration in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of L&D and qualification requirements for safety‑critical, security‑sensitive, or high‑hazard facilities.
• Experience interfacing with Operations, Nuclear Safety, Radiation Protection, Engineering, Quality, and/or HR organizations.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage complex personnel workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multiple organizational boundaries.
• Ability to interpret and apply procedures, regulatory requirements, and L&D standards.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DOE and/or NRC security access authorization.

• Experience supporting NRC‑licensed fuel cycle facilities regulated under 10 CFR Part 70.
• DOE nuclear facility experience as a substitute for NRC fuel cycle experience.
• Former nuclear operator, technician, or operations support personnel.
• Experience supporting Radiation Protection, radiological work control, or NRRPT‑adjacent functions.
• Experience supporting security access, badging, or personnel authorization processes.
• Experience supporting facility startup, readiness reviews, or major workforce ramp‑ups.
• Experience supporting leadership development, performance improvement, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.