Diagnostic Analyst

MELE Associates, Inc.; Albuquerque, Santa Fe (NM, NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation time

401k with employer match

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. seeks a Diagnostic Analyst to support the NSTP in Albuquerque, NM. This onsite role collaborates with JTOT, NSTP Standards, and training teams to ensure data quality and mission readiness.

The ideal candidate has advanced STEM credentials, strong data analysis skills, and experience with field diagnostics in dynamic security environments; U.S. citizenship and DOE clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering/science or related field with 6+ years experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Independent, self-starter with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Detail oriented with clear verbal and written communication.
• DOE site access and U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DOE Q clearance; background checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate transmitted field diagnostics data for accuracy.
• Interact with responders in the field to improve data quality as needed.
• Interact with JTOT and NSTP Standards to ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with NSTP Curriculum Development and Training to coordinate with the THT.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Approximate travel up to 20%.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Security clearance eligibility

Education

B.S. in engineering/science or related field

A.S. or health physics/radiation protection certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Job Details

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 Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

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