Learning Specialist 2

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements: For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position below.

• Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• 426.2A Requirements: Requires a BA Degree and 1 year of job-related experience.
• Instructional Analysts/Developers should have a baccalaureate degree in Training or Education. The Instructional Analyst/Developer must have courses in education or training that focus on instructional analysis, design, development, delivery and testing, as well as evaluation of training programs, if not included in the baccalaureate course material.
• Knowledge and Expertise:
• Experience in applying a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) with accuracy, completeness and in combination with document control processes and/or developing training both small/large-scale training programs in a systematic fashion.
• Experience applying learning theory and performance-based training techniques.
• Performance:
• Experience gathering requirements, performing analysis, developing individual training products, implementing training and evaluating outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Ability to utilize a learning management system to effectively implement training programs.
• Thorough documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.
• Accountability:
• Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information, including PII training records.
• Understanding of safety and security requirements to individual responsibility and as applicable to training activities.
• Communication and Customer Service:
• Demonstrated skill with interpersonal, written, and verbal communications.
• Ability to transfer knowledge effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Experience in providing customer service.
  
Desired Qualifications:


• TSQP qualified, or ability to become qualified.
• Familiarity with ALDWP facility operations or nuclear facility and/or manufacturing operations, in general.
• Expertise in nuclear facility-related subject matter areas (e.g., radiation protection, criticality safety, nuclear material control accountability, integrated safety, conduct of operations, engineering, & maintenance).
• Experience as an AP-01000 Preparer for training documents and/or familiar with formal preparation of documents and document control.
• An active DOE Q-level clearance.
  
  
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.

Work Schedule: This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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: 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.
  
  

Order 426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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.

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 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.