Contractor Assurance Analyst/Specialist

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

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO), 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 and join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will join the Contractor Assurance System (CAS) Operations section within the Contractor Assurance Department to serve as a Contractor Assurance Analyst/Specialist supporting the CAS Operations Manager and various line organizations in the daily implementation of CAS programs. The role of the Contractor Assurance Analyst/Specialist is to facilitate implementation of CAS processes and procedures with assigned departments. Additionally, this position integrates the strategic direction of the Contractor Assurance organization and the tactical implementation needs of line organizations. Specific responsibilities supporting line organizations include:

• Facilitate issue management corrective action planning, implementation, and closure
• Lead and participate in event investigations
• Lead and participate in causal analyses
• Facilitate development and maintenance of performance indicators, including data analysis
• Facilitate assessment schedule development, maintenance, and implementation, and plan, lead, and participate on assessments
• Facilitate Observations performance and Focus Area identification
• Coordinate requirements impact assessments and trace development, review, and maintenance
• Coordinate generation and use of lessons learned
• Provide training/mentoring to line organization staff regarding implementation of CAS processes, procedures, and tools

Exempt Grade Levels (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 relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of relevant 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.

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.

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