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, NM Pay: $62/hr - $68/hr Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Work Schedule: 4x10 Schedule Assignment Duration: Up to 3 years with possibility of extension/conversion Work Environment: On-site, secure area with unescorted and A-Level access required Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance required 🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying Candidates must have the following experience to be considered: Direct Radiation Protection (RP) experience RP work planning experience Experience supporting operations within a DOE Plutonium Facility Applications lacking these required areas of experience will not be considered. Impact The 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 Duties Support design, construction, startup, operations, and maintenance activities for complex high-hazard systems and projects Provide Radiation Protection expertise and technical recommendations to project design, work control, and construction teams Perform independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized Radiation Protection expertise Interface with management personnel, project teams, and customer representatives Develop and enforce work standards and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and requirements Coordinate with functional organizations and support project execution activities Provide leadership and guidance to project teams and senior personnel Support work planning activities within DOE Category 2 nuclear facilities Communicate effectively through oral and written formats with internal and external stakeholders Support long-term travel assignments as required Minimum Qualifications Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience Minimum of five (5) years of directly applicable experience in Radiation Protection and/or work planning within a DOE Category 2 nuclear facility Experience supporting DOE plutonium facility operations Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted and A-Level access Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills Ability to work full-time on-site in a secure environment U.S. Citizenship required Desired Skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities Excellent organizational and coordination skills US Nuclear Navy experience DOE Plutonium facility experience Strong conduct of operations knowledge Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to Radiation Protection No degree required if equivalent directly related experience is demonstrated No specific software experience required No certifications required Additional Information Start Date: June 2026 Number of Openings: 3 Per diem available when on travel to LANL Long-term travel required No driving requirements associated with this position Resume review turnaround expected within 7 working days Why 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'