Los Alamos, NM  Los Alamos National Laboratory

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What You Will Do

Working as a Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst under the LANL NCS Program you will provide technical guidance to determine that fissionable material operations remain subcritical under normal and credible abnormal conditions. This is the job for you if you are interested in supporting a key national security mission by interfacing with customers in nuclear facilities, performing technical analyses, proposing logical arguments, and recommending NCS controls.

This position will be filled at either the Criticality Safety Analyst 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Criticality Safety Analyst 3: ($125,200 – $211,300)

The successful candidate will:

Provide technical guidance to operating organizations

Collaborate with operating organization personnel on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst

Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations

Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations

Lead NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations/infractions

Participate in NCS emergency response preparation (emergency procedures, plans, exercises, and drills)

Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports both internally to LANL and externally to the criticality safety community (e.g. American Nuclear Society, etc.)

Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations

Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents

Lead and/or participate in assessments and audits of the NCS Program

Mentor of less experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analysts and Analysts In-Training on all aspects of criticality safety

Criticality Safety Analyst 4: ($150,300 – $260,800)

In addition to what was outlined above, the Criticality Safety Analyst 4 will be required to:

Independently develop and/or review new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents

Advise NCS Management on topics related to criticality safety at LANL, including impacts of changes to national consensus standards

Independently lead groups of less experienced NCS Analysts on projects or work assignments

Interface with the Department of Energy (DOE), Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), Department of Transportation (DOT), and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for criticality safety issues and matters

Participate in the development of criticality safety technical proposals and project cost/schedule documentation

Provide technical leadership to resolve emergent issues affecting the NCS Division

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Prior criticality safety or related experience (typically 7-8 years)

Advanced knowledge in the discipline of NCS, including NCS evaluations, program implementation, computation tools, standard, and regulatory guidelines

Working knowledge on the meaning and use of the ANSI/ANS 8 Series National Standards and applicable DOE Orders, Standards, and Guides

Advanced knowledge on the use of the common NCS computer codes and cross sections in terms of modeling and NCS analysis.

Demonstrated ability to conduct NCS evaluations with all fissile/fissionable material forms in use at LANL

Demonstrated experience in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting NCS

Ability to conceptualize and communicate major elements of NCS to both technical and non-technical personnel

Experience as a successful mentor/coach of less experienced personnel

Additional Job Requirements for Criticality Safety Analyst 4

Prior criticality safety or related experience (a minimum of 10 years)

Expert level knowledge in the discipline of NCS, including NCS evaluations, program implementation, computation tools, standard, and regulatory guidelines

Expert level knowledge on the meaning and use of the ANSI/ANS 8 Series National Standards and applicable DOE Orders, Standards, and Guides

Expert level knowledge on the use of the common NCS computer codes and cross sections in terms of modeling and NCS analysis.

Demonstrated significant experience independently reviewing criticality safety evaluation (NCSE) and supporting criticality calculation in accordance with DOE standards and guidelines

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics or related discipline from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics or related discipline from an accredited institution and 10 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarization with criticality computing platform selection/maintenance and Software Quality Assurance.

Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative accident analysis techniques

Extensive knowledge of DOE requirements affecting nuclear criticality safety

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

Note to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position along with your resume.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of 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.

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.

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.

DOE 426.2: 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.

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.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position at the higher level is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3

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