Quality Assurance; QPA Specialist

Quality Performance Assurance (QPA) Specialist 2 / 3

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This position will be filled at the QPA Specialist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. You will be responsible for ensuring quality requirements are incorporated into the organization, with regular contact with internal and external resources to execute responsibilities successfully.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of nuclear codes and standards (e.g., 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1E, ASME NQA‑1‑2008/ASME NQA‑1A‑2009 Addenda to ASME NQA‑1 - 2008, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent).
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in participant and support of quality assessments, surveillances, audits, and/or Non‑Conformance disposition and closure.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Above average written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve problems.

Lower level (QPA Specialist
2):
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Higher level (QPA Specialist
3):
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Post‑graduate coursework may be desirable.

• Experience providing QA support in nuclear or high‑hazard environments, including procedure reviews, readiness activities, and assessments.
• Advanced knowledge of Nonconformance Reporting (NCR) processes and ability to coordinate NCR actions and quality documentation.
• Experience implementing and maintaining a facility QA program, conducting document reviews, and supporting audits, inspections, and surveillances.
• Skill in applying QA principles to enhance processes, identify deficiencies, and guide corrective actions across facility and program activities.
• Proven ability to elevate quality issues, ensure compliance, and support overall QA performance and audit coordination.

Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, balancing.

Protective clothing & environment:
Safety glasses or eye protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, when required.

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All locations are at management discretion.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve one year of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.

Applicants are encouraged to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills.

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.

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
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