Operations Support Specialist 3

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Operations Support Specialist 3 position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $48-$54/hr
Location:  Los Alamos, NM
Citizenship: US citizenship Required
Work Schedule: 4/10 schedule
Clearance: Need to have ability to acquire a Q clearance

Impact

As an Operations Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of facilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory. By acting as a key liaison between facility operations and programmatic tenants, you will help maintain high standards of performance, readiness, and regulatory compliance in support of national security missions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the daily technical interface between facility operations and program tenants.
• Assist with the implementation and oversight of facility operations programs, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation and procedural manuals.
• Provide guidance on applicable government regulations and laboratory policies.
• Support incident investigations and issues management reporting.
• Participate in or support readiness reviews and activity approval processes.
• Assist in planning, budgeting, and property accountability.
• Manage facility-level access control and security coordination.
• Develop and deliver training to ensure staff qualifications and compliance.
• Track employee training and ensure adherence to DOE training requirements.
• Deliver other administrative and compliance support as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting facility operations in a regulated or high-consequence environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance and quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with DOE regulations and laboratory operational standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and operational teams.
• Proficient in incident reporting, operational documentation, and readiness activities.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in or around DOE nuclear or high-security facilities.
• Knowledge of DOE Order 426.2 requirements and training systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Technical writing experience for procedures and policy documents.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple facilities and stakeholder groups.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Postgraduate coursework is a plus.
• This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, which requires personnel to meet qualification standards for nuclear facilities.

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'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 age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.