Senior​/Principal ES&H Compliance and Assurance Analyst - Regulatory Program, Hybrid

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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas.

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including 9/80, 4/10 compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401K, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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We are looking for an Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H) Compliance and Assurance Analyst to support Sandia's Regulatory Support Program in its mission to enhance laboratory performance through continuous improvement and compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) requirements related to radiation protection, nuclear safety, and nuclear weapons quality. This pivotal role serves as an interface between Sandia and external oversight organizations, fostering confidence that laboratory operations are conducted safely, securely, and effectively.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to improve radiation protection, nuclear safety, and weapons quality performance across the organization through technical analyses, oversight activities, and issues management processes, requiring engagement with a broad and diverse customer base.

• Review off‑normal events for potential noncompliance with radiation protection, nuclear safety, weapons quality, worker safety and health, or other DOE requirements.
• Interpret and advise on compliance with the Price‑Anderson Amendments Act and nuclear safety regulatory framework.
• Collaborate with organizations across Sandia to identify latent weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct technical analyses utilizing event reports, assessment results, performance metrics, and other data sources to identify adverse trends and emerging risks.
• Communicate issues and potential regulatory risks to all levels of management and oversight, including the Laboratories Director, Associate Laboratories Directors, NNSA/SFO, DOE Office of Enforcement, and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
• Support regulatory oversight, enforcement, and inspection activities.
• Apply a system‑level approach to improve laboratory and departmental processes, programs, and procedures.
• Develop strategies that assist management in proactively identifying and mitigating potential nuclear safety, radiation protection, and weapons quality concerns.
• Lead change by applying technical judgment to establish methodologies and approaches for resolving complex and unusual problems.
• Utilize customer service skills and a consultative approach when providing guidance and recommendations based on requirements, risk, and operational circumstances.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiological Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Quality Assurance, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Safety and Health, or another relevant technical discipline, plus five (5) years or more of directly related experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance.

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
• Knowledge of and experience with DOE nuclear safety requirements, including DOE Orders, 10 CFR 830, nuclear facility safety basis programs, and relevant PAAA regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of and experience with radiation protection requirements, including 10 CFR 835 and radiological control programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with nuclear weapons quality…