Diagnostic Analyst

MELE Associates, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

Low-Cost Family Health Care

11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ VAC

401k with generous employer match

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Diagnostic Analyst for an on-site, full-time role within the NA-84 Office of Nuclear Incident Response.

The position supports the NSTP Standards & Training Program and coordinates with NSTP teams to ensure data quality and training alignment. The candidate should hold a BS in a science/engineering field (or related health physics certification) with 6+ years' experience, and be capable of working in a multidisciplinary security environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering/science related field or an Associate’s Degree or other certification in Health Physics or Radiation Protection and 6+ years’ experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work in an environment that changes rapidly.
• Must be an independent, self-starter with excellent organizational skills and an ability to multi-task and be comfortable working with a team of technical experts in varying fields of security and emergency operations disciplines.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment.
• DOE site access and JTOT interactions will require the qualified candidate be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a DOE Q security clearance. The candidate’s written consent to conduct a background check for the purposes of obtaining a security clearance may be required as a condition of employment.
• Ongoing reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal substances may be conducted as a requirement for ongoing access to DOE sites; the candidate’s written consent to conduct such tests may be required as a condition of employment.
• Able to sit for extended periods and perform work in an office environment, including extensive use of computers, under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Able to work after hours when required during exercises.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate transmitted field diagnostics data for accuracy.
• Interact with responders in the field to improve data quality as needed
• Interact with the JTOT and NSTP Standards division to ensure data accuracy standards are met.
• Collaborate with the NSTP Curriculum Development and Training teams to ensure training activities and exercises are well coordinated with the THT.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Approximate travel requirement up to 20%.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Independent work

Detail oriented

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/science

Associate’s Degree or Health Physics/Radiation Protection certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Requisition Number: DIAGN002236

Posted : July 7, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA

Description

The Diagnostic Analyst role, located in Albuquerque, NM is an onsite position within NNSA’s NA-84 Office of Nuclear Incident Response, Nuclear Emergency Support Team’s (NEST) Standards & Training Program (NSTP). This role serves to support the NSTP team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate transmitted field diagnostics data for accuracy.
• Interact with responders in the field to improve data quality as needed
• Interact with the Joint Technical Operations Team (JTOT) and NSTP Standards division to ensure data accuracy standards are met.
• Collaborate with the NSTP Curriculum Development and Training teams to ensure training activities and exercises are well coordinated with the THT.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Approximate travel requirement up to 20%.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering/science related field or an Associate’s Degree or other certification in Health Physics or Radiation Protection and 6+ years’ experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work in an environment that changes rapidly.
• Must be an independent, self-starter with excellent organizational skills and an ability to multi-task and be comfortable working with a team of technical experts in varying fields of security and emergency operations disciplines.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment.
• DOE site access and JTOT interactions will require the qualified candidate be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a DOE Q security clearance. The candidate’s written consent to conduct a background check for the purposes of obtaining a security clearance may be required as a condition of employment.
• Ongoing reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal substances may be conducted as a requirement for ongoing access to DOE sites; the candidate’s written consent to conduct such tests may be required as a condition of employment.
• Able to sit for extended periods and perform work in an office environment, including extensive use of computers, under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Able to work after hours when required during exercises.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Q Clearance
• Experience in spectral analysis and nuclear diagnostics
• Experience in CWMD/Rad/Nuc or Rad/Nuc accident response processes and procedures

LOCATION

This is a full-time onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.

SALARY

Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

BENEFITS

• Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation
• 401k with Generous Employer MatchCross-training opportunities

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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