Operations Support Specialist 1

COMPA Industries, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPA Industries is hiring an Operations Specialist 1 for Los Alamos, NM, to provide operational support for a growing infrastructure portfolio at LANL. You will help with documentation, procurement, and project coordination in a 120-person facility.

This entry-level role offers growth, working under supervision with established processes and the opportunity to handle moderately complex problems as you develop skills and gain DOE-related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; no degree required.
• Experience documenting project work and procurement activities preferred.
• Ability to interact with management, customers, and subcontractors professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support to complete activities per Lab policies.
• Support procurement activities and assist with budget and cost tracking.
• Coordinate resource scheduling and track tasks to completion.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Skills

Documentation

Process Improvement

Communication

Subcontractor Contacts

Coordination

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Los Alamos, NM (TA-51), 100% on-site
Pay Rate: $30–$36/hr
Contract: Two-year assignment; extension possible
Work Schedule: 4x10 preferred, with some flexibility
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; no degree required

About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for an Operations Specialist 1 to provide operational support for a new and growing infrastructure project portfolio. The group this role supports runs warehouse operations for incoming equipment and manages several capital-funded line item projects, including entry control facilities, change rooms, and facility refurbishments, rebuilds, and new builds.
You will help keep documentation consistent and follow-through timely so technical staff and management can stay focused on their project work. The building houses roughly 120 people and sees steady daily walk-up traffic, and this role is a main point of support for both.
This is an entry-level position with room for growth. You will work within established processes under the direction of a supervisor, team lead, or manager, and help resolve moderately complex problems as they come up.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support so required activities and deliverables are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with Laboratory policies.
• Support procurement activities and assist with budget and cost tracking.
• Coordinate resource scheduling and track tasks and action items through to completion.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for daily walk-up customers and handle formal correspondence with subcontractor technical representatives.
• Coordinate among project personnel, management, customers, and supporting LANL organizations.
• Assist with procedure revisions and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Support issues tracking and follow corrective actions through to closure.

Required Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. No college degree is required. This is an entry-level role, and no specific software certifications are needed; Laboratory business systems such as Oracle are learned on the job.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Documentation and administrative support, including maintaining accurate records and supporting procurement and budget tracking.
• Ability to identify process and procedure improvements.
• Communication and customer service: working effectively with team members, management, customers, and other LANL organizations.
• Handling formal correspondence with subcontractor technical representatives and daily walk-up traffic.
• Organizational and operational coordination: managing priorities, coordinating schedules, and tracking tasks to completion.
• An adaptable approach and strong verbal and written communication in a high-volume, multi-subcontractor environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates who live in or near Los Alamos, NM.
• Exposure to Oracle or a similar business system (training is provided).

Duration: Two-year assignment. Extension is possible but not guaranteed.

Work Schedule: 4x10 preferred, with some flexibility available.

Interview Process

Interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don’t just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.