Operations Support Specialist

Strategic-Management-Solutions,-LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking an Operations Support Specialist IV to lead and coordinate field activities for LIP-DD deactivation and decommissioning, construction, and modernization at a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. The role is on-site in Los Alamos, NM, and requires ensuring safe, compliant, and timely execution of work.

The position oversees readiness, staffing, resources, and documentation, while promoting standardized practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical interface between facility operations and programmatic organizations to coordinate complex operational needs and ensure safe, secure, and compliant work execution.
• Develop, maintain, and improve facility operations programs, processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Support activity approvals, operational readiness reviews, incident investigations, issues management, corrective actions, and compliance assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to personnel to ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable requirements and established procedures.
• Support the development and delivery of facility-level training and track personnel training and qualification requirements.
• Support property accountability, access control, and other operational and administrative functions as needed.
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain a questioning attitude, and demonstrate accountability for assigned tasks and commitments.
• Provide responsive customer service, practical field support, and effective communication to address operational challenges and support mission success.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Q clearance

Real ID driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI)provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.

Job Summary

SMSI is seeking an Operations Support Specialist IV to provide technical leadership, operational coordination, and field oversight for LIP-DD deactivation and decommissioning (D&D), construction, and modernization activities. This role ensures that assigned work is executed safely, securely, accurately, and on schedule within a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility, in compliance with Laboratory policies, procedures, and applicable requirements. This position is on site in Los Alamos, NM.

The Operations Specialist coordinates work readiness, technical requirements, staffing, resources, and field execution across facility operations, project management, programmatic organizations, and support groups. Responsibilities include overseeing assigned activities and personnel, resolving complex operational challenges, supporting project planning and budgeting, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of required documentation. The position also promotes standardized work practices, continuous process improvement, and effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders and customers to support mission success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical interface between facility operations and programmatic organizations to coordinate complex operational needs and ensure safe, secure, and compliant work execution.
• Develop, maintain, and improve facility operations programs, processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Support activity approvals, operational readiness reviews, incident investigations, issues management, corrective actions, and compliance assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to personnel to ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable requirements and established procedures.
• Support the development and delivery of facility-level training and track personnel training and qualification requirements.
• Support property accountability, access control, and other operational and administrative functions as needed.
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain a questioning attitude, and demonstrate accountability for assigned tasks and commitments.
• Provide responsive customer service, practical field support, and effective communication to address operational challenges and support mission success.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
• Must have a Real ID driver's license.

Desired Skills

• Fifteen or more years of construction field experience and five or more years supporting Department of Energy (DOE) missions are highly desirable.
• DOE construction, deactivation, and decommissioning (D&D) experience.
• Familiarity with work control, quality control, quality assurance, and NQA-1 requirements.
• Experience working within a DOE plutonium facility.
• Previous qualification as an Electrical Field Work Supervisor (EFWS), Field Work Supervisor (FWS), or Responsible Line Manager (RLM).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI)is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.