OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

About Banda Group International

Banda Group International (BGI) is a world-class, employee-owned provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management support services for a diverse clientele across government and private sectors worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI is built on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to grow with us.

Position Summary

The Operations Specialist supports facility operations and operational readiness within a highly regulated national security environment. This position works closely with facility, technical, and programmatic teams to coordinate project activities, schedules, deliverables, assessments, and action items while helping ensure work is executed in accordance with applicable DOE and organizational requirements.

The role serves as a key coordination point across multiple stakeholders, translating operational and technical needs into actionable plans, documentation, procedures, and communications. The Operations Specialist also participates in facility walkdowns and assessments, supports readiness activities, and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, schedules, deliverables, milestones, and action tracking across multiple organizations.
• Serve as a central coordination point between facility personnel, programmatic customers, technical teams, and other stakeholders.
• Support operational readiness planning and execution for technical and regulated facility operations.
• Participate in facility and area walkdowns to evaluate field conditions, operational needs, and readiness.
• Support internal assessments, external audits, workplace observations, and corrective actions.
• Track project and operational actions through completion and communicate status, risks, and outstanding needs to stakeholders.
• Gather technical information from subject matter experts and translate requirements into clear plans, procedures, communications, and controlled documentation.
• Analyze operational information and develop accurate, actionable work products to support decision-making and execution.
• Research and implement effective practices related to operational readiness, process improvement, and procedure development.
• Ensure work products align with applicable DOE requirements, organizational procedures, and institutional standards.
• Develop written, verbal, and visual communications to support facility and program objectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to job functions.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners, as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or incidents to management.
• Participate in required training sessions and safety briefings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Experience supporting work in an operational, technical, regulated, or compliance-driven environment.
• Experience coordinating project activities, schedules, deliverables, assessments, and action tracking across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience participating in or supporting facility walkdowns, workplace observations, assessments, or other field-based activities.
• Ability to understand and apply organizational policies, procedures, and institutional requirements.
• Strong stakeholder coordination, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to analyze technical or operational information and translate it into clear, accurate, and actionable work products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DOE Orders and LANL procedures related to nuclear facility operations.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules.
• Experience with LANL business systems, including Oracle, UTrain, or PDMLink.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Active DOE Q Clearance.

What We Offer

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -- giving employees a direct stake in the company's long-term success
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Medical coverage -- PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program
• Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via the APPLICATION portal.

Banda Group International is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.