Safety Basis Analyst 4

COMPA Industries•Los Alamos, NM

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Safety Basis Analyst 3 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM. This is a high-visibility, mission-critical position supporting one of the most important nuclear operations in the country. You’ll be working alongside top-tier professionals solving complex safety challenges in a national security environment. Safety Basis Analysts at this level play a critical role in ensuring safe operations within high-hazard nuclear facilities at LANL. You will directly support Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) efforts at TA-55, helping maintain compliance, mitigate risk, and enable mission-critical work in a fast-paced nuclear environment.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
Minimum 12+ years of relevant safety basis or nuclear analysis experience
Strong experience with: USQ process and safety basis documentation
Strong experience with: Nuclear facility hazard analysis
Strong experience with: DOE/NNSA regulatory environment
Ability to pass Safety Basis Qualification Review Board

Nice To Haves

Active DOE Q Clearance
Prior experience at LANL or TA-55
Background supporting Hazard Category nuclear facilities
Ability to quickly qualify and operate independently in a high-demand environment

Responsibilities

Lead and perform hazard and risk analyses for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities
Develop and maintain safety basis documentation (DSA, TSRs, safety assessments)
Perform USQ determinations and support ongoing facility compliance efforts
Conduct hazard identification, accident analysis, and control selection
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams to ensure regulatory compliance
Support increased operational tempo and evolving mission requirements