Operations Support Specialist 4

DescriptionJob Title Operations Support Specialist 4Location Los Alamos, NM, USOrganization Name A-1/Information Systems and ModelingMinimum Salary 101700Maximum Salary 168200What You Will DoThe Information Systems and Modeling Group (A-1) provides information and systems modeling to support national leaders responsible for making decisions when threats occur and to assist them in mitigating threats before they occur. You will assist our dynamic team of scientists in technical projects supporting real world security issues, including quantum computing, disease modeling, advanced applied data science and critical infrastructure modeling, national security information systems, and more! We are looking for a driven team member that contributes to our group by providing technical, project and operational management knowledge, the ability to interact with many stakeholders both externally and across the laboratory, and who exhibits excellent communication skills. This position requires someone who is a self-started and successfully handles multiple, constantly changing tasks with tight deadlines simultaneously.The successful candidate will have the ability to develop requirements and work collaboratively with service providers, internal and external to the laboratory, to implement solutions. The selected candidate will be responsible for logistics, scheduling, coordinating with visitors/attendees, providing day-of logistics, interfacing with federal sponsors and other high-level officials, line management, program offices and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.What You NeedMinimum Job Requirements:Project Management & Logistics• Provide expert input to and oversee various administrative and process- based functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of work activities, budgeting, cost tracking, reporting, resource planning, and in placing procurements.• Ability to coordinate project-specific needs.Planning• Experience with the development of detailed plans to manage processes, scope, quality, efficiency, risk to deliverables, communications, and professional responsibility.Self-Motivation• Be punctual and operate in an environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines.• Ability to take initiative and proactively identify areas for improvement, demonstrating a strong work ethic, and consistently delivering high quality work.Teaming/Communication• Ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally in a multidisciplinary and collaborative team environment.• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.• Demonstrated ability to employ strict discretion in sensitive situations, excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of laboratory and external personnel.Customer Service• Provides high-level customer service to internal and external customers while overseeing proper engagement with collaborative and support entities to ensure end-to-end delivery of tasks.• Ability to serve as a liaison between the Laboratory and various governmental agencies.Safety & Security• Knowledge and implementation of required safety, security and quality assurance practices.• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior personnel to ensure hazards and controls are identified, addressed, and implemented in procedures and operations.Clearance• Ability to obtain a DOE Q/SCI clearance, which requires U.S. citizenshipEducation/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.Desired Qualifications:• Expert Institutional Knowledge: Knowledge of government, institutional, and organizational policies, practices, procedures, including policy and procedure development, implementation, regulations, and enforcement.• Expert knowledge of Laboratory business and operations systems and standard software applications.• Active TS/Q and SCI clearances.Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.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: In addition to your resume, please provide a cover addressing how you meet the minimum requirements and any desired qualifications.Where You Will WorkLocated 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)Additional DetailsDirective 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/SCI (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.Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.Incentive Compensation Program: Position 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, September 30th. 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, 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 [redacted] or call [redacted] option 2 and then option 3.Employment Status Full TimeAppointment Type RegularRegularContact DetailsContact Name Evans, Anissa DianeWork Telephone