Quality Assurance Specialist

Constellis; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Northern New Mexico Integrated Security, a Constellis subsidiary, provides protective services to DOE, NNSA, and LANL. The QA Specialist supports the Director of Quality Assurance in developing and implementing QA plans, procedures, and programs to meet DOE and NNSA requirements.

The role includes audits, surveillance, and training to uphold Contractor Assurance System standards. The position requires coordinating with multiple teams, administering the Issues Management Program, and maintaining

Qualifications

• QA analysis experience including audits, statistical process control, and trend tracking.
• Experience preparing and delivering formal briefing presentations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and supervise QA programs to ensure DOE/NNSA/LANL/N2MIS directives.
• Review DOE directives and QA assessments; recommend improvements and corrective actions.
• Administer the Issues Management Program and track corrective actions.
• Identify and recommend improvement opportunities; advise management on actions.
• Conduct follow-up verification of closed findings and trend analyses.
• Develop and maintain QA policies and standard practices; ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

QA audits

Risk management

Statistical analysis

Documentation & reporting

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Specialist (QA) assists the Director of Quality Assurance with the development and implementation of QA plans, procedures, and programs in compliance with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Department of Energy requirements. The specialist facilitates and assists in the Quality Assurance Program and Process Improvement Programs, develops surveillance and assessment schedules, conducts periodic quality surveillances, audits, and assessments of policies, procedures, and processes of Northern New Mexico Integrated Security, LLC (N2MIS) functions, and administers the Issues Management Program. The specialist conducts quality analyses—including risk, causal, deficiency, and trend analyses—to support Department of Energy Contractor Assurance System requirements and provides employee training and education in quality principles as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and supervise QA programs to ensure compliance with DOE, NNSA, LANL, and N2MIS 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 N2MIS into compliance where applicable.
• Administer the Issues Management Program.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions and improvement opportunities.
• Advise management on the status of issues and courses of action.
• Conduct follow-up verification and validation of closed findings.
• Oversee trend analyses of processes as needed or requested.
• Develop and maintain applicable policies and standard practices for the QA section.
• Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business hours are Monday‑Friday standard core hours; some extended or weekend hours may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work is performed onsite; position is not remote.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance. Obtaining this clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Quality assurance analysis experience, including audits, statistical process control, report preparation, systems deficiency and statistical analysis, risk management, causal analysis, developing corrective actions, and trend tracking.
• Experience preparing and delivering formal briefing presentations and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Physical demands may include lifting and carrying items up to ten (10) pounds, extended periods of sitting while using a computer, intermittent standing, walking, squatting, stretching, and bending.
• Must have close visual and auditory acuity for preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and making general observations of facilities or structures.
• Exposure to hazards such as moving vehicles may occur.

Desired Education and Experience (Considered a Plus)

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of academic training and experience.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA).
• Knowledge of Department of Energy and 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 reflecting 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.