Subject Matter Expert

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.; Los Alamos (NM); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

DOE Experience

Startup Experience

Assessment Writing

IVR Leadership

LANL Experience

Regulated Environment

Communication Skills

Onsite Work

Q Clearance

Educación

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Descripción del empleo

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.

Job Summary

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 is responsible for providing startup and assessment support. This position requires working onsite at LANL and active Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide startup and assessment support across the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
• Lead and or support Independent Verification Reviews (IVR), Management Self Assessments (MSA), and Readiness Assessments (RA) in plutonium, tritium, and uranium processing facilities.
• Perform RAs associated with conduct of operations implementation, Documented Safety Analysis (DSA)/Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) implementation, design and construction of facility seismic upgrades, and criticality safety program implementation.
• When needed provide operations support in the areas of conduct of operations implementation and supported the evaluation of the Laboratory's Conduct of Operations Manual for consistency and compliance with the Department of Energy's (DOE) Order, DOE-O-422.1, Conduct of Operations.
• Provide the readiness verification of the facility's compliance with the safety envelope (DSAs and TSRs).
• Maintain effective communication and coordination among technical personnel and program management.
• Emphasize and promote safety, security, environmental stewardship, and compliance while accomplishing program objectives.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and records in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational and mission requirements.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• 20+ years of experience in engineering for the DOE is required.
• 10 years of startup experience within DOE environments.
• Experience writing assessments for startup projects.
• Experience leading and/ or supporting Independent Verification Reviews (IVR), Management Self Assessments (MSA), and Readiness Assessments (RA) in plutonium, tritium, and uranium processing facilities is required.
• Previous experience supporting LANL in a lead engineering role is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated, safety-conscious, and security-focused environment.
• Ability to work onsite part-time at LANL is required.
• An active DOE Q clearance is required.
• US citizenship is required.
• An active Real-ID driver’s license is required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 20 years of relevant technical experience within DOE (SRNL, LANL, etc).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.