Learning Specialist 3

What You Will Do

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.

The Nuclear Safety and Operations Training Group (NSOT) seeks a highly skilled Learning Specialist to directly support the management and delivery of training programs in support of Nuclear and High-hazard Readiness Operations. In this role, you will be deployed to support The National Criticality Experiments Research Center Facility Operations in a hybrid capacity.

In this role you will:

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Represent the organization during regulatory reviews and assessments.
• Apply advanced knowledge and expertise to influence training strategies and outcomes across the lab.
• Contribute to the development of training objectives and methodologies in innovative and effective ways.
• Lead the development of advanced training concepts, standards, and best practices.
• Use broad discretion and independent judgment to achieve results, with wide latitude in approach and execution.
• Support mission success by driving improvements in future training concepts, technologies, and delivery methods.
• Work with customers, stakeholders and regulators; analyzing, designing, developing and implementing sustainable, compliant qualification standards, procedures, forms, templates, and/or plans for nuclear facilities and programs.
• Create and maintain training documents and records.
• Assisting with developing, implementing, and maintaining compliant and high-quality course materials such as live classroom, on-the-job and/or web-based training for diverse audiences.
• Perform classroom training and instruction as assigned.
• Research complex training and learning issues and recommend sound, practical solutions.
• Be familiar with UTrain.
• Contribute to the organization's overall goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge of DOE orders pertaining to training.
• Apply knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures pertaining to training.
• Mentor, coach, and train other staff within the field.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Knowledge and Expertise
Familiarity with integrated safety, formality of operations, compliance, performance, safety basis, readiness, configuration management, work control, and continuous improvement. Advanced knowledge of high-hazard operations in a nuclear facility setting. Experience with training and/or mentoring others in various technical operations.

Performance
Experience planning and organizing training programs with internal and external stakeholders. Seasoned professional in handling multiple competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.

Accountability
Advanced knowledge in working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information, including PII training records. Strong understanding of safety and security requirements to individual responsibility and as applicable to training activities.

Communication and Customer Service
Advanced skill with interpersonal, written and verbal communications. Proven experience in transferring knowledge effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel. Provide excellent customer service.

Education/Experience: The Learning Specialist 3 requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE O 426.2A: Requires a Baccalaureate Degree and 1 year of job-related experience. Instructional Technologists should have a baccalaureate degree in Training or Education. Training or education for instructional technologists must include courses on the SAT process including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, instructional technologist training may include evaluation of training materials, instructor evaluation, and training and qualification program assessment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Training Staff Qualification Program (TSQP) qualified, or ability to become qualified.
• Expertise in nuclear facility-related subject matter areas (e.g. radiation protection, criticality safety, nuclear material control accountability, integrated safety, conduct of operations, engineering, maintenance).
Active DOE Q-Clearance.

Work Environment:This position will work in both an administrative office environment, as well as a hands-on training environment with the ability to telework depending on the assigned customer's preference.

Work Schedule:This work schedule may be 9/80, 5/8, or 4/10 at the discretion of management.

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:

• Please submit a comprehensive resume that addresses the key requirements of the position as well as a detailed cover letter highlighting relevant experience to the position.
• Submission of a writing sample and/or applicable work materials is highly suggested.
• This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the position can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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)

Additional Details

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.

426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.