Contractor Assurance Analyst/Specialist - Salado Isolation Mining Contractors

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Contractor Assurance Analyst/Specialist to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will join the Contractor Assurance System (CAS) Integration team within the Contractor Assurance organization to serve as the Observation Program Coordinator and Assessment Program Coordinator. The CAS Integration team is responsible for ownership and coordination of CAS programs including Issues Management, Event Learning Review, Causal Analysis, Lessons Learned, Observation, Management Assessment, Performance Measurement, and Trending.

The coordinator applies organizational and analytical skills to maintain a mature program that enables effective implementation of assigned processes through:

• Providing process workflow subject matter expertise
• Interfacing with CAS Operations staff and line organization representatives
• Tracking and reporting status
• Evaluating product quality and timeliness
• Providing feedback and coaching to users of CAS processes
• Monitoring and analyzing program performance
• Identifying and implementing improvement actions
• Developing and maintaining procedures
• Developing and delivering training
• Administering supporting software toolsets

As experience and proficiency grows, the coordinator may be assigned additional responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:

• Qualify as an Event Learning Review Leader
• Qualify as a Cause Analyst
• Perform as a backup coordinator for other CAS Programs

This position reports to the CAS Integration Manager.

Exempt Grade Level(s) (28-34)

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor’s degree, or
• Associate’s degree with four (4) years of related experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of related experience is required.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat).

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Nuclear or high-hazard facility experience
• Experience with Contractor Assurance related programs/processes
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring
• Familiarity with DOE Directives, Standards, and Guides
• Familiarity with the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:
  • Coverage on date of hire
  • Surgical concierge service
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
• Relocation assistance*
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-term disability program
  • Health and Flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

*These benefits vary by position.

Minimum salary $67,817 per year of a larger salary range --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.