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Job Summary

SMSI LLC is seeking a Nuclear Operations Professional to assist our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. As part of the Associate Lab Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP), the work we do for the Weapons Mission Services - Operational Performance Assurance (WMS-4) group, directly affects mission success across Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The WMS-4 group is hiring a Nuclear Operations Professional (NOP) level 1/2 for the Conduct of Operations and Senior Supervisory Watch (SSW) team. The NOP will participate in supporting the Conduct of Operations and SSW initiatives at TA-55. In this position the candidate will support readiness activities leading to Management Self-Assessments (MSAs) of new or restart of nuclear operations.

Responsibilities

The NOP will report to the ConOps/SSW First Line Manager and will provide Conduct of Operations mentoring and coaching to workers and supervisors within ALDWP as assigned. Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees therefore maintains required safety and security training, assures safety and security compliance, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Serves as the primary interface between the division and line management for mid-sized and/or moderately complex assignments. Apply knowledge and experience to develop instructions, procedures, standing orders, and reports. Demonstrates good judgment in negotiating with line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work, and to marshal resources to complete assigned deliverables. Under limited direction, monitors performance and manages, under change control, the assignment scope, schedule, budget, and technical baselines. Integrates moderately complex project work with other LANL priorities and commitments and business imperatives. Demonstrates good judgment in identifying potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s). Additionally, the NOP 3 may be appointed to serve as a readiness team leader for management self-assessment (MSA) of new or restarted nuclear operations. They may also be appointed to serve as senior supervisory watch (SSW) in the safety oversight of nuclear operations and activities as assigned. For assignments falling under the oversight of a LANL program such as P315 Conduct of Operations Manual.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in nuclear operations and conduct of operations is required.
• Familiarity with DOE order 422.1 is required.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in an advisory role (e.g., subject matter expert, senior supervisory watch, conduct of operations mentor, etc.), interacting effectively with all levels of external and internal personnel; building trust; gaining consensus; and resolving conflicts.
• Limited experience developing, leading, managing, mentoring diverse project management teams, including supervision and development of employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills while interacting effectively with people throughout the organization hierarchy and in partnership with internal support organizations. Proven record of effectively building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff to include customers and stakeholders. Grammatical proficiency, formatting, and editing capabilities expected at this level.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance is required. Current or recently inactive Q clearance is preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline, along with 5 years of experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Certifications are a plus.