Data Analyst / Process Simulation Modeler (Scientist 1/2)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 96,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking STEM professionals to support mission-critical manufacturing operations through advanced analytics, modeling, and decision-support tool development.

The role involves synthesizing production and facility data into meaningful metrics and visualizations, analyzing large datasets, and designing discrete-event simulations to assess changes in schedule, capacity, and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience applying problem-solving techniques to data, results, or simulations.
• Ability to compile and interpret data using statistical concepts and present findings clearly.
• Ability to translate data into effective requirements and planning assumptions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including interaction with subject‑matter experts, project customers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop decision-support tools that synthesize production and facility data into metrics and visualizations.
• Process, structure, and analyze large and diverse operational datasets.
• Design and implement discrete-event simulation models to evaluate process behavior and effects of changes.
• Integrate analytics and modeling outputs into dashboards and executive reporting products.
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts to define problem statements, validate assumptions, and ensure analytical rigor.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical concepts

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. in STEM field

Tools

Simio/ExtendSim

CAD/CAM/CAE

MBSE

Job description

What You Will Do

The Manufacturing Focused Analysis Group (PAT-1) within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks highly motivated STEM professionals to support mission-critical manufacturing operations through advanced analytics, modeling, and decision-support tool development.

• Develop decision-support tools that synthesize production and facility data into meaningful metrics and visualizations
• Process, structure, and analyze large and diverse operational datasets
• Design and implement discrete-event simulation models to evaluate process behavior and assess the effects of schedule, capacity, staffing, or infrastructure changes
• Integrate analytics and modeling outputs into dashboards and executive-level reporting products
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts to define problem statements, validate assumptions, and ensure analytical rigor

Additional focus areas include digital twin integration (including NVIDIA Omniverse environments), LiDAR data processing and spatial analysis, advanced visualization development, and enterprise dashboard solutions.

What You Need

The position will be filled at either the Scientist 1 or Scientist 2 level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience. Candidates at the higher level will assume additional responsibilities.

Scientist 1 ($96,600 – $158,000)

• Experience applying problem-solving techniques to data, results, or simulations
• Analysis skills, including the ability to compile and interpret data using statistical concepts and present findings clearly
• Ability to translate data into effective requirements and planning assumptions
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including interaction with subject‑matter experts, project customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Scientist 2 ($106,000 – $176,000)

• Demonstrated technical experience in a STEM discipline applied to projects in data analytics, decision support, process improvement, or simulation modeling and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information to a broad audience through presentations, reports, and verbal communication to technical and management audiences
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and peers in technical and professional growth
• Experience leading analyses, design/development, or research in support of projects

Education/Experience at lower level: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations research or industrial engineering principles (process improvement, decision support, process analysis, optimization, data analytics, etc.)
• Experience with discrete-event simulation software (Simio, ExtendSim, etc.) and process simulation modeling principles
• Experience with CAD/CAM/CAE
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Familiarity with digital twin development and integration
• Experience with computer programming languages and coding principles
• Familiarity with databases and working with large datasets (SQL, Access, Pandas, etc.)
• Familiarity with processing data using statistics and visualization techniques (JMP, R, Python, MicroStrategy, Power BI, etc.)
• Advanced degree desired at the higher job level

Benefits and Location

• PPO or high-deductible medical insurance with a nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• 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)

Work Location: Onsite 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 to be eligible to apply for posted jobs. The position commitment for this role is 1 year.

Security Clearance

Clearance: Q. This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants must be U.S. citizens, except in rare circumstances. Background investigation and eligibility requires at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizenship.

Drug Test

All selected candidates must complete a new-employment drug test. Positive results for marijuana will result in termination of employment.

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, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, 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.

Cover Letter Requirement

Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining how they meet each of the minimum job requirements and any desired qualifications.