Inventory Specialist; Operations Support Specialist

Sigma-Ops is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Operations Support Specialist 2 to support the Sigma Foundry Team through hands‑on inventory management, procurement, and workplace organization. This role is essential to ensuring programmatic personnel have the materials, supplies, and organized work spaces needed to safely and efficiently complete their work.

The successful candidate will maintain a consistent presence on the Foundry floor, anticipate team needs, and take ownership of inventory and housekeeping. This position requires comfort working in a manufacturing environment, including designated radiological and non-radiological areas, while following applicable safety and security requirements. The selected candidate will report to the Sigma Foundry Team Leader for day-to-day tasking and supervision.

Specific duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage Foundry inventory, including critical spare parts, PPE, and consumables; monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment before shortages impact work.
• Receive, track, and organize materials to ensure inventory is accurate, accessible, and appropriately maintained.
• Maintain Foundry‑owned areas through hands‑on organization, housekeeping, and coordination of excess material salvage or rehoming.
• Work directly with programmatic personnel to anticipate needs, resolve supply gaps, and support daily readiness.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and process improvement opportunities; maintain accurate records and follow established safety, security, and work processes.

• Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and execute established processes.
• Ability and willingness to perform hands‑on work in an industrial environment while following applicable safety and security requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a Associate's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and 4 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or Human Performance Improvement (HPI).
• Experience with Oracle and iExpense.
• Experience supporting inventory, procurement, or material control in a manufacturing, laboratory, or technical environment.
• Active Q clearance.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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 2 year.

For full consideration, submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum and desired job skills.

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 maternity and parental…