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Come join the LANL Institutional Quality (IQ) Group! We are looking for three professional, motivated individuals who will report to the Assessment Support and Oversight team leader. If you are a high energy, self-directed person who wants to share your experience and expertise in audits and assessments, we want to hear from you. You will have the opportunity to work with others in a professional and personable manner on a daily basis while you increase Institutional Quality visibility throughout the lab and with our suppliers.
We are looking for applicants with experience in assessments and audits. Based upon the applicant's experience, they will be screened by the team leader for either QPA Specialist 3 or QPA Specialist 4 position.
This position will be filled at either the QPA Specialist, level 3 or 4, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
QPA Specialist 3: ($90,000 - $147,100)
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
QPA Specialist 4: ($109,100 - $182,000)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the candidate would:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Quality Assurance Requirements: Extensive demonstrated experience auditing quality assurance requirements, policies, and procedures such as DOE O 414.1D, ASME NQA-1 2008/2009(a), flow down of requirements to customers, vendors and subcontractors along with assessment of implementation.
Self-directed and Teamwork: Proven success working independently and in a team environment. Strong ability to lead others.
Customer Service: Extensive experience utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills.
Decision Making: Extensive experience driving fact-based decision utilizing data and risk based analysis related to complex technical issues.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
Qualification: NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification.
Technical Reviews: Extensive experience reviewing technical documents for completeness and compliance.
Continuous Improvement: Extensive experience participating in and/or leading process improvement principles and practices such as lean continuous improvement.
Relationship Management: Advanced experience managing or supporting relationships, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem solving.
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: Applicants are to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills to be considered for an interview.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position at the higher level is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Come join the LANL Institutional Quality (IQ) Group! We are looking for three professional, motivated individuals who will report to the Assessment Support and Oversight team leader. If you are a high energy, self-directed person who wants to share your experience and expertise in audits and assessments, we want to hear from you. You will have the opportunity to work with others in a professional and personable manner on a daily basis while you increase Institutional Quality visibility throughout the lab and with our suppliers.
We are looking for applicants with experience in assessments and audits. Based upon the applicant's experience, they will be screened by the team leader for either QPA Specialist 3 or QPA Specialist 4 position.
This position will be filled at either the QPA Specialist, level 3 or 4, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
QPA Specialist 3: ($90,000 - $147,100)
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead audits and assessments of institutional and supplier quality programs to ensure compliance with contractual quality requirements. This will include travel.
- Write reports, briefings and documentation for IQPA-IQ program coordinators, lead auditors, customers, regulators and vendors.
- Serve as peer mentor and conduct on-the-job training as needed. Develop and implement process improvement initiatives (procedures, training material, etc.).
QPA Specialist 4: ($109,100 - $182,000)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the candidate would:
- Lead process improvement (procedures, training material, process aids, etc.) to facilitate healthy business relationships and deeper understanding of core quality assurance principles and contractual requirements.
- Serve as a lead auditor and peer mentor for auditors in training.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Quality Assurance Requirements: Extensive demonstrated experience auditing quality assurance requirements, policies, and procedures such as DOE O 414.1D, ASME NQA-1 2008/2009(a), flow down of requirements to customers, vendors and subcontractors along with assessment of implementation.
Self-directed and Teamwork: Proven success working independently and in a team environment. Strong ability to lead others.
Customer Service: Extensive experience utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills.
Decision Making: Extensive experience driving fact-based decision utilizing data and risk based analysis related to complex technical issues.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
Qualification: NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification.
Technical Reviews: Extensive experience reviewing technical documents for completeness and compliance.
Continuous Improvement: Extensive experience participating in and/or leading process improvement principles and practices such as lean continuous improvement.
Relationship Management: Advanced experience managing or supporting relationships, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem solving.
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: Applicants are to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills to be considered for an interview.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position at the higher level is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
