Asset Manager Diagnostic Equipment; Program Manager

Asset Manager Diagnostic Equipment (Program Manager I)

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our mission is to ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high‑hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities. As a full‑time, mid‑senior level program manager, you will support lifecycle maintenance for a 125‑meter linear induction accelerator and other cutting‑edge diagnostic equipment.

$ per year – $ per year

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of a systems‑based asset management framework for the NNSS in collaboration with partner laboratories (LANL, LLNL, SNL).
• Oversee and integrate cross‑functional teams, including the Maximo team, engineering, operations, and maintenance, to ensure cohesive application of asset management strategies across the NNSS and partner sites.
• Establish and govern the program‑level asset management plans for all diagnostic equipment, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic objectives, budgetary constraints, and performance targets.
• Synchronize operational and maintenance schedules to balance mission‑driven deadlines with preventative maintenance needs.
• Direct and implement the program’s reliability engineering initiatives, including risk assessments, criticality analysis, FMEA, and the development of overarching maintenance strategies to mitigate operational risks and optimize asset performance.
• Assist the Directorate in adherence to ISO 55001 requirements using a graded approach.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• Preferred degrees include engineering, business administration, and supply chain management.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Maximo or a similar enterprise asset management (EAM) system.
• Experience in change management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in asset management practices through Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of risk management principles as applied to asset health and operational reliability.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management principles, including design, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Experience in developing and implementing asset management programs and strategies.
• Knowledge of reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM), preventative maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) methodologies.
• Working knowledge and proven experience with the implementation of ISO 55001 requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within established timelines.
• Some experience with Root Cause Analysis and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) would be beneficial.
• Experience with accelerator facilities, research infrastructure, or other highly specialized scientific equipment highly desirable.
• Professional certification in asset management (e.g., Certified Asset Management Professional – CAMP, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional – CMRP) preferred.
• Familiarity with Department of Energy (DOE) regulations and requirements related to asset management and facility operations a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Applicants must obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance. Pre‑employment drug testing and a thorough background investigation are required. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation may be required.

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.