Operations Specialist 2 - Weapons Facility Operations

Coastal International Security, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM is seeking an Operations Specialist 2 to support Weapons Facility Operations. You will gather input from subject matter experts and turn it into plans, procedures, and other controlled documents, coordinating readiness activities and assessments.

This is an office-oriented role within a single building, with on-site collaboration, requirement for active DOE Q clearance where applicable, and strong emphasis on written and verbal communication to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Candidates without a bachelor's degree may be considered with 4 to 8 years of additional related experience in lieu of the degree, beyond the 5-year minimum.
• Active DOE Q Clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance required.
• Demonstrated technical writing experience and ability to understand and implement DOE Orders.
• Experience working in a regulated, safety-critical environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Build productive working relationships with facility, program, and operations personnel
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, deliverables, and action tracking across multiple organizations
• Participate in facility and area walkdowns to understand operating conditions and readiness needs
• Support assessments and evaluate whether operational requirements are met
• Serve as a central coordination point for facility and programmatic customers
• Gather input from subject matter experts and convert needs into plans and procedures
• Research and apply effective practices in readiness, process improvement, and procedure development
• Help ensure work products meet DOE and LANL requirements
• Communicate activities through written, verbal, and visual media

Skills

DOE Orders comprehension

LANL systems knowledge

Technical writing

Collaboration

Compliance experience

Cross-stakeholder coordination

Field-based activities awareness

Policy understanding

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PDMLink

SharePoint

UTrain

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

Operations Specialist 2 - Weapons Facility Operations, Technical Writing (DOE/LANL)

Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite

Compensation: $42 - $48/hr

Duration: 1-year assignment, extension or conversion possible but not guaranteed

Schedule: 9/80 or 5/8, full time from the start; no overtime or on-call expected

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Active DOE Q Clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance required

About The Role

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an Operations Specialist 2 to support Weapons Facility Operations. You will work directly with facility teams that support some of LANL's most distinctive national security operations, including nuclear and tritium operations at the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility.

The core of the role is technical writing. You will gather input from subject matter experts and turn it into plans, procedures, communications, and other controlled documents, and you will coordinate readiness activities, walkdowns, and assessments with facility and programmatic customers. It is a broad, hands‑on position, and the team values someone who can step in wherever operations and program work needs support.

This is primarily office work within a single building, with walking to conference rooms and customer meetings. Personal electronic devices, including cell phones, are not permitted in the work area. Medical devices require approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Build productive working relationships with facility, program, and operations personnel
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, deliverables, and action tracking across multiple organizations
• Participate in facility and area walkdowns to understand operating conditions and identify readiness needs
• Support assessments and help evaluate whether operational requirements have been effectively implemented
• Serve as a central coordination point for facility and programmatic customers
• Gather information from subject matter experts and convert operational needs into practical plans, communications, procedures, and other controlled documents
• Research and apply effective practices in operational readiness, process improvement, and procedure development
• Help ensure work products meet applicable DOE and LANL requirements
• Communicate Weapons Facility Operations activities and needs through written, verbal, and visual media under changing conditions

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Candidates without a bachelor's degree may be considered with 4 to 8 years of additional related experience in lieu of the degree, beyond the 5-year minimum

Top Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement DOE Orders
• Intermediate or higher level knowledge of LANL systems (UTrain, Oracle, etc.)
• Technical writing
• Ability to collaborate effectively
• Experience supporting work in an operational, technical, regulated, or compliance-driven environment
• Intermediate-level experience coordinating activities, schedules, assessments, or action tracking across multiple stakeholders
• Intermediate-level experience participating in or supporting facility walkdowns, workplace observations, assessments, or similar field-based activities
• Ability to understand and apply organizational policies, procedures, and institutional requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex information clearly to different audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Security Clearance

An active DOE Q Clearance is preferred. Candidates who do not currently hold one must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. This position works with classified information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience learning and implementing DOE Orders and LANL procedures pertinent to nuclear facility operations
• Intermediate-level experience working and updating project schedules
• Experience with LANL business systems such as Oracle, UTrain, and PDMLink (including PDMLink within SharePoint)
• Intermediate-level knowledge of process improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma
• Active DOE Q Clearance

Mandatory Requirements - Read Before Applying

• S. Citizenship required, must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience, or 4 to 8 years of additional related experience in lieu of the degree beyond the 5-year minimum
• Demonstrated technical writing experience and ability to understand and implement DOE Orders
• A cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and experience meet the requirements must be submitted with your resume
• Must work 100% onsite; personal electronic devices, including cell phones, are not permitted in the work area