Safety Basis Analyst Nuclear Safety

Job Description

Job Description

Safety Basis Analyst 4 – Nuclear Safety / USQ (DOE/LANL)

Location: Los Alamos, NM | Hybrid (TA-55 support with required onsite presence)

Compensation: $105–$115/hr

Schedule: Flexible | Must be open to weekend support (Sat/Sun)

Duration: 1-Year Contract (Strong potential for extension)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance | Active Q Clearance highly preferred

WHY THIS ROLE

Safety Basis Analysts at this level play a critical role in ensuring safe operations within high-hazard nuclear facilities at LANL. You will directly support Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) efforts at TA-55 - helping maintain compliance, mitigate risk, and enable mission-critical work during a period of increased operational tempo. This is a high-visibility position working alongside top-tier professionals solving complex safety challenges in a national security environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and perform hazard and risk analyses for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities
• Develop and maintain safety basis documentation including DSAs, TSRs, and safety assessments
• Perform USQ determinations and support ongoing facility compliance efforts
• Conduct hazard identification, accident analysis, and control selection
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams to ensure regulatory compliance
• Support increased operational tempo and evolving mission requirements at TA-55
• Pass Safety Basis Qualification Review Board

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
• 12+ years of relevant safety basis or nuclear analysis experience
• Direct experience with USQ processes and safety basis documentation
• Strong experience with nuclear facility hazard analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE/NNSA regulatory environment
• Must relocate to the Los Alamos, NM area - remote candidates will not be considered

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DOE Q Clearance
• Prior experience at LANL or TA-55 specifically
• Background supporting Hazard Category nuclear facilities
• Ability to quickly qualify and operate independently in a high-demand environment
• Per diem / relocation support available

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science + 12+ years of experience - no exceptions
• Must have direct Safety Basis / USQ experience in nuclear or DOE environments - candidates without this will not be considered
• Must be available for onsite presence at TA-55 in Los Alamos, NM and flexible for weekend support
• Relocation to the Los Alamos, NM area is required - candidates who cannot relocate will not be considered

LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) | Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer | All postings current as of May 2026. Compensation ranges subject to change.