Operations Lead – Process Excellence & Readiness

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks an Operations Specialist 3 to lead complex operational and programmatic processes from planning through execution. You will develop procedures, readiness documentation, and workflows to enable mission success, while coordinating budgeting, scheduling, and reporting across organizations.

The role emphasizes process improvement, adherence to DOE orders, and collaboration with engineers, program leaders, and management to drive initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience managing or coordinating complex operational or administrative processes.
• Knowledge of DOE orders, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and programmatic processes from planning through execution.
• Develop, review, and improve procedures, readiness documentation, operational workflows, and controls.
• Coordinate planning activities including scheduling, budgeting, procurement support, and performance tracking.
• Lead and support assessments, investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Coordinate across organizations and prepare reports for informed decisions.

Skills

Operational leadership

Planning & coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Oracle

PDMLink

UTrain

SharePoint

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks an Operations Specialist 3 to lead complex operational and programmatic processes from planning through execution. You will develop procedures, readiness documentation, and workflows to enable mission success, while coordinating budgeting, scheduling, and reporting across organizations.

The role emphasizes process improvement, adherence to DOE orders, and collaboration with engineers, program leaders, and management to drive initiatives and