Quality Assurance Analyst 1/2

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a meticulous Quality Assurance Analyst to support the W88 Program. You will craft communications, maintain dashboards, and review technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You will work with engineers, program managers, and leadership to keep the program organized and informed, ready to meet commitments, while adhering to security requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance activities in engineering or regulated environments.
• Ability to perform detailed editorial and quality reviews of technical documents and presentations.
• Familiarity with configuration management and data integrity practices.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop presentations, reports, and communications for stakeholders.
• Maintain the group's dashboard, data, and reporting tools for status updates.
• Conduct quality and technical reviews of documents to ensure clarity and requirements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Documentation Review

Communication

Teamwork

Editorial Review

Education

2 years related experience

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the QAA 1 and/or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.

The W88 Systems Engineering Group (W-4) is seeking a well-organized, self-motivated Quality Assurance Analyst (QAA) to provide programmatic and quality support across the W88 Program. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented professional who enjoys turning complex technical and programmatic information into clear, accurate, and usable communications, reports, dashboards, and controlled documents. You will work closely with engineers, program managers, and group leadership to help the W88 Systems Engineering Group stay organized, informed, and prepared to meet program commitments.

In this role, you will:

• Develop slide presentations, reports, and formal and informal communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the group's internal dashboard, programmatic data, and reporting tools to support accurate and timely communication of project status, priorities, and key information.
• Conduct quality, editorial, and technical review of formal documents including white papers, technical basis documents, Engineering Authorizations, and the Annual Assessment Report to ensure that they are clear, complete, well organized, and aligned with applicable requirements.

QAA 1- $66,100 - $103,600

QAA 2- $80,400- $127,900

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Quality Assurance Analyst 1

Quality Assurance and Document Review

Demonstrated experience in quality assurance activities in an engineering, technical, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment. Ability to perform detailed editorial and quality reviews of technical documents and presentations including grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and conformance with established requirements.

Data, Configuration, and Risk Management

Experience managing technical or programmatic information using common office applications a such as spreadsheets, word processors, and product data management systems. Ability to handle classified and unclassified information in accordance with applicable security and information-control requirements. Familiarity with configuration management, data integrity practices, and corrective action documentation.

Personal Leadership and Customer Support

Demonstrated initiative, organization, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively; guide internal customers to appropriate resources; and follow-through on assigned deliverables. Ability to adapt productively to changing priorities and frequent interruptions.

Communication and Teamwork

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate issues, status, and recommendations to varied audiences. Experience collaborating with technical and programmatic teams to support planning, communications, logistics, or other quality-related activities while maintaining appropriate security protocols.

Additional Job Requirements for Quality Assurance Analyst 2:

In addition to the requirements for Quality Assurance Analyst 1, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to :

• Exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and accountability in assigned areas of responsibility while managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate engineering authorizations and supporting documentation to determine compliance with technical and quality requirements.
• Lead or coordinate quality assurance reviews, compliance activities, and process improvement efforts with multidisciplinary teams.
• Build productive working relationships with Laboratory management, DOE/NNSA officials, suppliers, contractors, and other internal stakeholders..
• Mentor colleagues on quality assurance process, reviews, and compliance requirements.

Education/Experience QAA Level 1:

Position requires a minimum of two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience QAA Level 2:

Position requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with LANL or equivalent institutional QA policies, standards and quality-program requirements. Experience reviewing and revising procedures, plans or other controlled technical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills; including ability to manage conflict, negotiate agreements, and build consensus.
• Experience preparing, communicating, and presenting quality assurance or other technical reports.
• General knowledge of weapons systems, weapons manufacturing, production, and/or design operations and practices.
• Active Q clearance, or the ability to obtain an Active Q Clearance

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance:

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position:

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants:

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.