Senior Operations Specialist, Nuclear Facility Field Leader

Strategic-Management-Solutions,-LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking an Operations Support Specialist IV to lead and coordinate field activities for LIP-DD deactivation and decommissioning, construction, and modernization at a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. The role is on-site in Los Alamos, NM, and requires ensuring safe, compliant, and timely execution of work.

The position oversees readiness, staffing, resources, and documentation, while promoting standardized practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical interface between facility operations and programmatic organizations to coordinate complex operational needs and ensure safe, secure, and compliant work execution.
• Develop, maintain, and improve facility operations programs, processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Support activity approvals, operational readiness reviews, incident investigations, issues management, corrective actions, and compliance assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to personnel to ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable requirements and established procedures.
• Support the development and delivery of facility-level training and track personnel training and qualification requirements.
• Support property accountability, access control, and other operational and administrative functions as needed.
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain a questioning attitude, and demonstrate accountability for assigned tasks and commitments.
• Provide responsive customer service, practical field support, and effective communication to address operational challenges and support mission success.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Q clearance

Real ID driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking an Operations Support Specialist IV to lead and coordinate field activities for LIP-DD deactivation and decommissioning, construction, and modernization at a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. The role is on-site in Los Alamos, NM, and requires ensuring safe, compliant, and timely execution of work.

The position oversees readiness, staffing, resources, and documentation, while promoting standardized practices and continuous improvement.