What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Analyst 3 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
The Maintenance and Site Services - Automation and Performance Technologies (MSS-APT) group integrates reliability engineering, predictive maintenance (PdM), building automation systems (BAS), and enterprise asset management (EAM) to drive operational excellence across Los Alamos National Laboratory. Among other things we enable the transition from time based to condition based maintenance through the intelligent use of data, sensors, and automation.
The Systems Analyst 3 will serve as a technical lead responsible for bridging PdM sensor networks, BAS (SkySpark), and EAM (Asset Suite) into a cohesive, data-driven ecosystem. This role will also develop and implement AI-driven tools and dashboards that enhance maintenance decision making, asset reliability, and customer service performance.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Integration & Systems Knowledge: Proven experience in integrating sensor-based systems with enterprise applications (e.g., EAM, BAS, or SCADA). Strong understanding of communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA) and their use in building and industrial automation. Experience configuring or programming SkySpark, Niagara, or similar analytics platforms. General knowledge of predictive maintenance systems, data acquisition, and vibration, temperature, and pressure sensor technologies. Familiarity with IT/OT network architectures, cybersecurity practices, and system reliability standards.
Software & Data Development: Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar).
Experience designing APIs and data integrations across diverse platforms. Ability to manage, clean, and visualize data across multiple databases and environments. Knowledge of AI/ML model deployment, including supervised learning, anomaly detection, or digital twin applications, preferred.
Communication & Collaboration: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, actionable insights for non-technical audiences. Demonstrated collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, IT, and operations. Strong problem-solving, documentation, and project coordination skills.
Maintenance Operations Understanding: Familiarity with facility operations, asset management, and maintenance workflows. Ability to identify process improvement opportunities through automation and data analytics.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 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 expected.
Desired Qualifications:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
The Maintenance and Site Services - Automation and Performance Technologies (MSS-APT) group integrates reliability engineering, predictive maintenance (PdM), building automation systems (BAS), and enterprise asset management (EAM) to drive operational excellence across Los Alamos National Laboratory. Among other things we enable the transition from time based to condition based maintenance through the intelligent use of data, sensors, and automation.
The Systems Analyst 3 will serve as a technical lead responsible for bridging PdM sensor networks, BAS (SkySpark), and EAM (Asset Suite) into a cohesive, data-driven ecosystem. This role will also develop and implement AI-driven tools and dashboards that enhance maintenance decision making, asset reliability, and customer service performance.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Design, integrate, and support data pipelines between PdM sensors, BAS (SkySpark), and EAM (Asset Suite) to enable condition-based maintenance and real-time fault detection.
- Collaborate with Reliability Engineers and BAS Engineers to configure and validate data collection, analytics, and alert systems.
- Develop and deploy AI and machine learning interfaces that automate equipment health diagnostics, trend recognition, and maintenance recommendations.
- Build system level dashboards and analytics in SkySpark, Microstrategy, Power BI, or equivalent platforms for leadership and operational teams.
- Collaborate with institutional organizations and network engineers to ensure cyber secure, scalable data communication architectures.
- Develop technical documentation, data flow diagrams, and API interface specifications for system interoperability.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for integration between automation technologies, condition monitoring systems, and the CMMS.
- Lead feasibility studies and proof-of-concepts for new automation and AI technologies that enhance APT group capabilities.
- Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to peers within Reliability Engineering, BAS, and CMMS disciplines.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Integration & Systems Knowledge: Proven experience in integrating sensor-based systems with enterprise applications (e.g., EAM, BAS, or SCADA). Strong understanding of communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA) and their use in building and industrial automation. Experience configuring or programming SkySpark, Niagara, or similar analytics platforms. General knowledge of predictive maintenance systems, data acquisition, and vibration, temperature, and pressure sensor technologies. Familiarity with IT/OT network architectures, cybersecurity practices, and system reliability standards.
Software & Data Development: Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar).
Experience designing APIs and data integrations across diverse platforms. Ability to manage, clean, and visualize data across multiple databases and environments. Knowledge of AI/ML model deployment, including supervised learning, anomaly detection, or digital twin applications, preferred.
Communication & Collaboration: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, actionable insights for non-technical audiences. Demonstrated collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, IT, and operations. Strong problem-solving, documentation, and project coordination skills.
Maintenance Operations Understanding: Familiarity with facility operations, asset management, and maintenance workflows. Ability to identify process improvement opportunities through automation and data analytics.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 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 expected.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with SkySpark, Asset Suite, or similar BAS/CMMS integration projects.
- Proficiency in AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn, PyTorch).
- Experience implementing condition-based monitoring or predictive analytics systems.
- Knowledge of data governance and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Grafana, Microstrategy, or Tableau.
- Experience developing logical, cohesive data views or models that improve the accessibility, consistency, and user-friendliness of reporting and analytics.
- Understanding of LANL network security requirements and DOE/NNSA IT standards.
- Active DOE Q Clearance (preferred, not required at time of hire).
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- Professional certification in Automation, AI or Reliability Engineering desired.
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 submit a detailed resume, along with a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements and any desired qualifications.
- 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.
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)
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.
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.
Salary : $104,100 - $172,200