Quality Assurance Specialist

constelliscareers; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern New Mexico Integrated Security, a Constellis subsidiary, seeks a quality assurance professional to lead QA program development and oversight within a DOE/NNSA/LANL context. This onsite role in northern New Mexico requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include reviewing directives, conducting QA assessments, implementing corrective actions, and preparing management briefs.

Qualifications

• Onsite work; no remote option.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility for DOE Q level security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Must obtain and maintain NM driver’s license.
• Experience in QA audits, statistical process control, reporting, risk management, corrective actions, trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and supervise QA programs to ensure DOE/NNSA/LANL compliance.
• Review DOE directives and assess policies and procedures for improvements.
• Administer the Issues Management Program.
• Identify corrective actions and improvement opportunities.
• Advise management on status and actions.
• Conduct follow-up verification of closed findings.
• Oversee trend analyses of processes.
• Develop and maintain QA policies and internal procedures.
• Work is office-based with possible interruptions; standard M-F hours; may require extended hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be exposed to hazards; physical demands include lifting up to 10 lbs.

Skills

QA program development

DOE/NNSA/LANL directives

QA audits

Management briefing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Northern New Mexico Integrated Security, located in beautiful northern New Mexico, provides a professional, highly trained protective force that safely secures special nuclear material, people and other critical assets for the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Northern New Mexico Integrated Security is a subsidiary of Constellis. For additional information regarding this position please contact Barbara Bechechi at [e-mail] or 505-665-8744. Position closes on July 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm EST.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for development, implementation, and supervision of QA programs to ensure compliance with DOE, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and N^2MIS directives.
• Review DOE directives, conduct QA assessments of policies, procedures and processes of operations, recommend policy and procedural improvements and develop corrective action plans to bring N^2MIS into compliance where applicable.
• Administers the Issues Management Program.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions and improvement opportunities.
• Advise management on status of issues and courses of action.
• Conduct follow-up verification/validation of closed findings.
• Oversee the trend analyses of processes as needed or requested.
• Develop and maintain applicable policies and standard practices dealing with quality activities for the Company and internal procedures for the QA section.
• Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are Monday-Friday standard core hours, however some extended or weekend hours may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work is performed in an office setting and may be subject to frequent interruptions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Work is performed onsite. Position is not remote.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Currently have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Department of Energy (DOE) Q level security clearance. Obtaining this clearance requires US citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NM driver’s license.
• Quality assurance analysis experience with a background in quality assurance audits, statistical process control, report preparation, systems deficiency and statistical analysis, risk management, causal analysis, developing corrective actions, trend tracking and analysis.
• Demonstrable experience/skill preparing and delivering formal briefing presentations and multitask management.
• Strong verbal and written skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office suite programs required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Physical demands of this position vary from situation to situation. May be required to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to ten (10) pounds. Sedentary work involves extended periods of sitting while engaged with a computer terminal or phone.
• Must have close visual and auditory acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; determining the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work; or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• May be subject to hazards such as moving vehicles. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.

Desired Education and Experience (Considered a Plus):

• BS or BA degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of academic training and experience.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
• Knowledge of Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) operational security and training
• Knowledge of complex organizational functions and processes.

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Northern New Mexico Integrated Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet