Job Description

What Will You Do

The Nuclear Material Control and Accountability group is seeking an energetic, experienced, interactive, customer-focused professional to provide operational and programmatic support to the Laboratory's tamper-indicating device (TID) program. The Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2 (TID Administrator) will need to be a problem-solver, able to anticipate challenges or obstacles and tactfully resolve them with minimal supervision.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Program Oversight & Operations

Provide guidance and oversight of TID activities across the Laboratory. Track, trend, and manage TID inventory, ensuring timely restocking and reconciliation. Assist with and perform TID audits to ensure compliance and accuracy. Engage and interact with vendors regarding TID procurement and supply management.

Analysis & Problem Solving

Conduct research, investigate alternative solutions, and recommend effective approaches to operational challenges. Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure decisions align with regulatory and institutional drivers. Utilize Microsoft Access and Excel extensively for report generation, data analysis, and trend presentation.

Documentation & Communication

Demonstrate exceptional written communication skills, producing accurate and detailed documentation. Conceptualize and communicate complex processes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration and coordination.

Training & Institutional Support

Develop, provide, and continuously enhance institutional training programs for TID users. Contribute to the development and improvement of institutional policies, procedures, and best practices related to TID operations.

Compliance & Policy Awareness

Apply working knowledge of nuclear material policies, practices, and procedures to ensure all TID-related activities meet Laboratory standards and federal requirements. Position requires a Q Clearance and the Human Reliability Program (HRP)

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in the effective development and delivery of training. Experience with the use of LANL nuclear material accountability system (LAMCAS). Basic Instructor Training (BIT) trained / certified. Comprehensive techniques related to protection management and controls Comprehensive understanding of safeguards and security to Nuclear Material

Education/Experience:

Position requires an Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience directly related to the occupation. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.

Work Environment:

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment:

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 time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

Please include a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge, and abilities directly relate to each of the minimum job requirements and any of the desired skills. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Dental and vision insurance Free basic life and disability insurance Paid childbirth and parental leave Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) Onsite gyms and wellness programs Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2:

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance:

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements

for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

HRP:

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, 712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position:

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants:

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.