Senior Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst — Remote

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SMSI is hiring a Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst to support various facilities, developing nuclear safety documentation and analyses to ensure safe operation. The role involves hazard analyses, safety basis documents, and alignment with DOE/NNSA requirements.

The successful candidate will have 5–8 years in nuclear safety, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance. Remote work with minimal travel to Los Alamos, NM may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in nuclear safety industry through support of the DOE, NNSA, and/or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Experience with 10 CFR 830, DOE O 420.1C, DOE STD-3009, DOE STD-1189, and related directives and standards is required.
• Working knowledge of the USQ process is required.
• Experience in developing and maintaining safety analysis and related documents is preferred at a DOE or NNSA site.
• Must demonstrate accountability for schedules, deadlines, budgets, and safe performance of work.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
• Ability to interface with government program representatives on high-level, technical, and project issues.
• Ability to quick decisions and meet goals under time constraints.
• Planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Apply technical knowledge across functional areas to provide recommendations.
• Ability to multi-task between changing requirements and priorities.
• Self-starter who works in a time-sensitive, fluid environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear and non-nuclear risk and hazard analyses to ensure safe operation of nuclear and/or non-nuclear facilities.
• Hazard identification, hazard analysis, facility hazard categorization, accident analysis, and development of safety basis documents.
• Provide technical assistance in the development of safety analyses and technical safety requirements.
• Ensure documented safety analyses comply with requirements and are implemented in procedures.
• Identify and tailor applicable regulatory requirements for missions and projects.
• Support safety basis implementation and readiness at NNSA facilities.
• Provide expert knowledge to integrate nuclear safety into new missions, facilities, and projects.
• Collaborate with a team to analyze and solve technical nuclear safety issues.
• Maintain working knowledge of the USQ process.

Skills

DOE/NNSA regs

US Citizen

Safety analysis

USQ process

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree acceptable

Job description

SMSI is hiring a Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst to support various facilities, developing nuclear safety documentation and analyses to ensure safe operation. The role involves hazard analyses, safety basis documents, and alignment with DOE/NNSA requirements.

The successful candidate will have 5–8 years in nuclear safety, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance. Remote work with minimal travel to Los Alamos, NM may be required.