Operations Support Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Operations Support Specialist to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

- Provide operational support for project activities and deliverables.

- Assist with procurement activities and coordinate with appropriate supporting organizations.

- Support resource scheduling and coordination among project personnel.

- Maintain accurate project records and documentation in accordance with Laboratory requirements.

- Assist with budget and cost tracking activities.

- Coordinate information and follow-up between project personnel, management, and supporting organizations.

- Assist with procedure revisions and updates.

- Support process improvement initiatives and implementation of established processes.

- Track issues, action items, and corrective actions through resolution.

- Help ensure required documentation and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

- Maintain a strong focus on safety, security, quality, and accountability.

- Perform other operational support duties as assigned.

Requirements

- Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

- Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

- Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

- Entry-level knowledge of operational support processes and procedures.

- Ability to follow established processes and work under the direction of a supervisor, team lead, or manager.

- Ability to organize and track multiple activities, records, and deliverables.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to coordinate with personnel across multiple teams and supporting organizations.

- Ability to identify and assist with resolving moderately complex operational issues.

- Basic ability to work with schedules, budgets, costs, records, and project documentation.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining safety, security, quality, and accountability.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov http://energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

- Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

- Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

- Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

- Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.