Senior Operations Support Specialist

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an OSS 4 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) supporting the ALDPI/Pi Proj organization.Location: Los Alamos, NMPay: $62/hr - $68/hrCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship RequiredWork Schedule: 4x10 ScheduleAssignment Duration: Up to 3 years with possibility of extension/conversionWork Environment: On-site, secure area with unescorted and A-Level access requiredClearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance required🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before ApplyingCandidates must have the following experience to be considered:Direct Radiation Protection (RP) experienceRP work planning experienceExperience supporting operations within a DOE Plutonium FacilityApplications lacking these required areas of experience will not be considered.ImpactThe OSS 4 will provide critical Radiation Protection and work planning support for complex operations within DOE plutonium facilities at LANL. This role supports high-hazard nuclear operations by ensuring safe and compliant execution of design, construction, startup, operations, and maintenance activities. The selected candidate will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to support mission-critical national security objectives while maintaining the highest standards of radiological safety and operational excellence.Responsibilities and DutiesSupport design, construction, startup, operations, and maintenance activities for complex high-hazard systems and projectsProvide Radiation Protection expertise and technical recommendations to project design, work control, and construction teamsPerform independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized Radiation Protection expertiseInterface with management personnel, project teams, and customer representativesDevelop and enforce work standards and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and requirementsCoordinate with functional organizations and support project execution activitiesProvide leadership and guidance to project teams and senior personnelSupport work planning activities within DOE Category 2 nuclear facilitiesCommunicate effectively through oral and written formats with internal and external stakeholdersSupport long-term travel assignments as requiredMinimum QualificationsMinimum of eight (8) years of relevant experienceMinimum of five (5) years of directly applicable experience in Radiation Protection and/or work planning within a DOE Category 2 nuclear facilityExperience supporting DOE plutonium facility operationsAbility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q ClearanceAbility to obtain and maintain unescorted and A-Level accessStrong communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsAbility to work full-time on-site in a secure environmentU.S. Citizenship requiredDesired SkillsStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong collaboration and teamwork abilitiesExcellent organizational and coordination skillsUS Nuclear Navy experienceDOE Plutonium facility experienceStrong conduct of operations knowledgeEducation and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in engineering or science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to Radiation ProtectionNo degree required if equivalent directly related experience is demonstratedNo specific software experience requiredNo certifications requiredAdditional InformationStart Date: June 2026Number of Openings: 3Per diem available when on travel to LANLLong-term travel requiredNo driving requirements associated with this positionResume review turnaround expected within 7 working daysWhy Work at COMPA Industries?We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.