Senior DOE Startup SME | On-site, Q Clearance

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking a part-time Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive startup experience within DOE to support our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The SME will provide startup and assessment support onsite at LANL and must hold an active DOE Q clearance.

The role requires leadership in IVR, MSA, and Readiness Assessments across plutonium, tritium, and uranium facilities, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, safety envelopes, and

Qualifications

• 20+ years of engineering experience in the DOE environment.
• 10+ years startup experience within DOE environments.
• Experience writing assessments for startup projects.
• Experience leading IVR/MSA/RA in plutonium, tritium, and uranium facilities.
• Previous LANL leadership role experience is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including briefing management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated, safety-focused setting.
• Ability to work onsite part-time at LANL and hold a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide startup and assessment support across LANL.
• Lead and/or support IVR, MSA, and RA activities in plutonium, tritium, and uranium processing facilities.
• Perform RAs related to DOE safety and design requirements.
• Support DOE Conduct of Operations alignment and DSAs/TSRs implementations.
• Verify facility readiness for safety envelope compliance (DSAs/TSRs).
• Maintain clear program documentation and records.
• Communicate effectively with technical staff and program management.
• Support organizational and mission-related duties as assigned.

Skills

DOE Experience

Startup Experience

Assessment Writing

IVR Leadership

LANL Experience

Regulated Environment

Communication Skills

Onsite Work

Q Clearance

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Job description

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking a part-time Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive startup experience within DOE to support our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The SME will provide startup and assessment support onsite at LANL and must hold an active DOE Q clearance.

The role requires leadership in IVR, MSA, and Readiness Assessments across plutonium, tritium, and uranium facilities, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, safety envelopes, and