Learning, Development & Operations (LDO) Specialist

Napakiak Ventures•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Learning, Development & Operations (LDO) Specialist supports workforce readiness, qualification, and operational integration across all functional organizations at a nuclear enrichment facility regulated under 10 CFR Part 70 or comparable DOE requirements. This position integrates learning and development (L&D), qualification lifecycle management, and operational workforce support to ensure personnel are properly prepared, authorized, and maintained throughout their assignment lifecycle. The LDO Specialist serves as a key interface between Operations, Nuclear Safety, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Security, Licensing, and Workforce Management to support safe, compliant, and efficient facility execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Operations, Learning & Development, Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience supporting L&D, workforce readiness, operations support, or personnel qualification activities within nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
Demonstrated experience coordinating onboarding, qualification, role transitions, or workforce integration in a regulated environment.
Working knowledge of L&D and qualification requirements for safety-critical, security-sensitive, or high-hazard facilities.
Experience interfacing with Operations, Nuclear Safety, Radiation Protection, Engineering, Quality, and/or HR organizations.
Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage complex personnel workflows.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multiple organizational boundaries.
Ability to interpret and apply procedures, regulatory requirements, and L&D standards.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain required DOE and/or NRC security access authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NRC-licensed fuel cycle facilities regulated under 10 CFR Part 70.
DOE nuclear facility experience as a substitute for NRC fuel cycle experience.
Former nuclear operator, technician, or operations support personnel.
Experience supporting Radiation Protection, radiological work control, or NRRPT-adjacent functions.
Experience supporting security access, badging, or personnel authorization processes.
Experience supporting facility startup, readiness reviews, or major workforce ramp-ups.
Experience supporting leadership development, performance improvement, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain site Learning & Development (L&D) and qualification programs across all functional organizations.
Manage the full personnel lifecycle (on-ramp through off-ramp), ensuring L&D, qualifications, access, badging, and role-specific requirements are completed, maintained, and properly closed out.
Coordinate onboarding, role transitions, and workforce integration activities to support operational readiness, staffing needs, and site continuity.
Support initial, continuing, and refresher L&D activities for personnel across all Directorates.
Coordinate L&D schedules, instructors, subject matter experts, and resources to ensure alignment with operational priorities and site execution needs.
Maintain L&D records, qualification documentation, and workforce status data in accordance with regulatory, quality, and organizational requirements.
Track L&D and workforce readiness metrics and provide routine status reporting to site leadership.
Interface with all Directorates to support workforce performance, procedure-based execution, and operational readiness, including Operations, Radiation Protection, and Workforce Integration activities.
Identify workforce readiness gaps or risks and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives across L&D, operations, and workforce integration.
Perform other related duties as assigned.