Operations Specialist 3

What You Will Do

Do you excel at organizing complex work, improving processes, and ensuring high-quality operational outcomes? The Weapons Facility Operations (WFO) Division is seeking Operations Specialist 3 to provide senior-level operational support focused on process ownership, program integration, and operational quality assurance.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that operational and programmatic activities are well-defined, properly documented, compliant, and executed efficiently. You will work across multiple organizations, including High Explosives facilities, DARHT, and WETF Tritium operations-to coordinate deliverables, improve processes, and ensure successful execution of mission-critical work.

As an Operations Specialist 3, you will:

• Own and manage operational and programmatic processes end-to-end, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain operational documentation, including procedures, readiness documents, process workflows, and administrative controls.
• Coordinate planning and execution activities such as scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, procurement support, and tracking deliverables.
• Lead and support issues management efforts, including assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Implement and maintain document control and records management systems to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Interpret and apply DOE orders, Laboratory policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and track training and qualification requirements.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Provide coordination across stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of work. Prepare reports, briefings, and communications for management.
• Support readiness activities and integrate requirements into program documentation.
  
  

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Operations Integration & Execution

• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating complex operational or administrative processes from planning through execution.
• Ability to oversee multiple deliverables, prioritize work, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Experience with planning and scheduling, resource coordination, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  
  

Operational Quality, Compliance & Improvement

• Advanced experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining procedures, policies, and operational documentation.
• Knowledge of document control, records management, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience supporting or leading assessments, investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Working knowledge of DOE orders, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies, with ability to translate requirements into implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
  
  

Communication, Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across organizations and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to provide clear guidance, facilitate alignment, and communicate priorities effectively.
  
  

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with LANL systems (Oracle, PDMLink, UTrain, SharePoint).
• Experience supporting readiness reviews or training programs.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  
  

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:

Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive cover letter that clearly addresses how their knowledge, skills, and experience align with the minimum job requirements of this position.

The cover letter must:

• Explicitly demonstrate relevant experience for each of the minimum requirement categories
• Provide specific examples that illustrate qualifications, contributions, and outcomes
• Clearly describe the applicant's role and level of responsibility in prior work
• Be organized in a manner that directly aligns with the stated requirements
  
  

Applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the minimum requirements may not be considered.

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.
  
  

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.