Weapons Response Analyst (SEPM 3)
- Req. Number: IRC140022
- Organization : Weapon Surety And Military Liaison
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $138,500 - $233,200
What You Will Do
The Weapon Systems Safety Analysis Group (W-10) is seeking to fill a Weapon Response (WR) Analyst (SEPM 3). The successful candidate will work alongside a motivated, multidisciplinary team of Weapon Response Analysts to characterize LANL's standpoint on our components, systems, sub-systems and assemblies and their responses to hazard scenarios.The individual will also help organize and oversee the execution of the group's increasing project work scope. WR analysts interface with internal LANL SMEs and system owners to best represent the position of the institution in terms of safety, vulnerabilities, and potential mitigation actions to protect the function and ensure the safety of our weapons.W-10 analysts consult with external design laboratories including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), and the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE).
Major responsibilities of W-10 Weapon Response Analysts include developing weapon response information, coordinating with Subject Matter Expert (SMEs) to develop information, writing documentation, and providing briefings on weapon response.At this level you will be interfacing with production engineering, hazard analysis task teams, production technicians, and safety basis analysts to support development and communication of the weapon response information. Supporting new knowledge, sharing initiatives within the group, and providing mentorship to junior staff will be a part of the position.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Nuclear Explosive Operations: Knowledge and experience in nuclear or explosive operations and/or requirements, including safety, safeguards and security, explosive safety, radiation protection, waste management, criticality safety, conduct of operations, authorization basis, and the integration of these requirements into a cohesive and functional design and execution strategy.
Project Management: Knowledge and experience with all aspects oftechnical project management of programmatic work with NNSA programs including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variances; and managing change control and risk. Ability to document a project throughout its lifecycle.
Teaming: Proven experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to solve challenging and complex problems. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to perform assessments, walkdown new processes, develop weapon response and evaluate control criteria, maintain evaluation results, and present findings orally and in writing to multiple levels of management in the Nuclear Weapon Complex.
Collaboration: Coordinate with organizations internal and external to LANL to effectively discuss technical points and to recommend acceptable engineering solutions. Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with all levels of external and internal personnel including but not limited to: building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills as evidenced by technical reports, public speaking at conferences, presenting briefings to stakeholders, etc. Expertise in presenting highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience in an understandable format as well as to technical experts in appropriate detail.
Education/Experience:Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related technical and program management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants:
The below blurb is required for ALL job ads
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:
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.
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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
The Weapon Systems Safety Analysis Group (W-10) is seeking to fill a Weapon Response (WR) Analyst (SEPM 3). The successful candidate will work alongside a motivated, multidisciplinary team of Weapon Response Analysts to characterize LANL's standpoint on our components, systems, sub-systems and assemblies and their responses to hazard scenarios.The individual will also help organize and oversee the execution of the group's increasing project work scope. WR analysts interface with internal LANL SMEs and system owners to best represent the position of the institution in terms of safety, vulnerabilities, and potential mitigation actions to protect the function and ensure the safety of our weapons.W-10 analysts consult with external design laboratories including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), and the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE).
Major responsibilities of W-10 Weapon Response Analysts include developing weapon response information, coordinating with Subject Matter Expert (SMEs) to develop information, writing documentation, and providing briefings on weapon response.At this level you will be interfacing with production engineering, hazard analysis task teams, production technicians, and safety basis analysts to support development and communication of the weapon response information. Supporting new knowledge, sharing initiatives within the group, and providing mentorship to junior staff will be a part of the position.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Nuclear Explosive Operations: Knowledge and experience in nuclear or explosive operations and/or requirements, including safety, safeguards and security, explosive safety, radiation protection, waste management, criticality safety, conduct of operations, authorization basis, and the integration of these requirements into a cohesive and functional design and execution strategy.
Project Management: Knowledge and experience with all aspects oftechnical project management of programmatic work with NNSA programs including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variances; and managing change control and risk. Ability to document a project throughout its lifecycle.
Teaming: Proven experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to solve challenging and complex problems. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to perform assessments, walkdown new processes, develop weapon response and evaluate control criteria, maintain evaluation results, and present findings orally and in writing to multiple levels of management in the Nuclear Weapon Complex.
Collaboration: Coordinate with organizations internal and external to LANL to effectively discuss technical points and to recommend acceptable engineering solutions. Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with all levels of external and internal personnel including but not limited to: building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills as evidenced by technical reports, public speaking at conferences, presenting briefings to stakeholders, etc. Expertise in presenting highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience in an understandable format as well as to technical experts in appropriate detail.
Education/Experience:Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related technical and program management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of weapon systems, explosive subsystems, and components.
- Familiarity with the Laboratory weapons production development and programmatic activities.
- Experience in formal hazard analysis and safety basis processes.
- Experience in probabilistic risk assessment methodologies and applications in nuclear explosive operations.
- Experience working with classified material and as a Derivative Classifier (DC).
- Experience working with explosive assemblies, including hydros, JTAs, etc.
- Knowledge of engineering authorization systems, document management systems (e.g., PDM Link or like software) and applications to stockpile maintenance and configuration management.
- Active Q clearance and the ability to obtain Human reliability program (HRP) certification.
Note to Applicants:
- Moderate travel required.
- For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a comprehensive cover letter detailing knowledge, skills, and abilities against the required and desired skills.
The below blurb is required for ALL job ads
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 maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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.
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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
