Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst

Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

SMSI is hiring a Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst to support various facilities. The Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst will support the Nuclear Safety organization in the development of nuclear safety documentation for various facilities.

• Performs nuclear and non-nuclear risk and hazard analyses to ensure safe operation of nuclear and/or non-nuclear facilities.
• Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to; hazard identification, hazard analysis, facility hazard categorization, accident analysis, selection of controls, and development of associated safety basis documents including un-reviewed safety question determinations, documented safety analysis, technical safety requirements, safety assessment documents, facility safety plans, and facility safety analysis.
• Provide technical assistance in the development of documented safety analyses, technical safety requirements, and related technical support documentation in accordance with industry and company quality standards.
• Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and as necessary, applicable controls are implemented in implementing procedures.
• Identify and tailor applicable functional, operational, and regulatory compliance-based requirements for missions, projects, and activities.
• Support safety basis implementation and readiness activities at NNSA facilities.
• Provide expert level knowledge of integrating nuclear safety requirements to new missions, facilities, and projects.
• Work with a team of exceptional professionals to analyze and solve technical nuclear safety issues.
• Working knowledge of the USQ process.

• Minimum 58 years of relevant experience in nuclear safety industry through support of the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and/or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 420.1C, DOE STD-3009, DOE STD-1189, and related directives and standards is required.
• Working knowledge of the USQ process is required.
• Previous experience in developing and maintaining safety analysis and related documents is preferred at a DOE or NNSA site.
• Candidate must demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.
• Must be able to interface with government program representatives on high-level, technical, and project issues.
• Ability to successfully make quick decisions and meet goals while working under time constraints.
• Possess planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated keen attention to detail.
• Possess communication and interpersonal skills.
• Apply proven technical knowledge working with multiple functional areas to provide comprehensive recommendations.
• Ability to multi-task between changing requirements and priorities.
• Requires a motivated self‑starter who pays attention to details to support assignments while functioning in a time-sensitive, fluid environment.

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science preferred.
• Alternate combination of education and experience will be considered where candidate has an advanced degree.

** This is a remote position that may require minimal travel onsite as needed to the Los Alamos, NM area.**

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