SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR (STA)

Banda Group International Llc • Albuquerque, NM

5h

About The Position

The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) supports the NA-ESH's independent oversight role to ensure Nuclear Explosive Safety (NES). This senior-level position provides advanced technical expertise to evaluate, improve, and oversee NES assessment processes and operations. The STA is responsible for conducting high-level assessments, delivering actionable recommendations, and ensuring full compliance with safety protocols for nuclear explosive activities.

Requirements

• Experience handling and transporting high explosives, ordnance handling, and detonation systems.
• Safety assessment of high-consequence operations.
• Nuclear explosive and weapon surety, explosive safety, and tooling design.
• Electrostatic discharge protection, lightning protection, and human factors.
• Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) and fire protection protocols.
• Facilities management, program analysis, and nuclear safety.
• Strategic planning, program and project management, and risk assessment.
• Proficient in analyzing technical data and preparing recommendations, including dissenting opinions when warranted.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to document and present findings independently and objectively.
• Master's degree preferred; bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics with a focus on nuclear studies, Materials Science, or Chemistry Experience.
• 15+ years of senior-level experience in safety evaluations, high-consequence operations, or peer reviews.
• Active DOE “Q” level Security Clearance and Sigma 15 access (or ability to obtain).
• Frequent travel to various NNSA sites and facilities.
• Participation in periodic NES-related meetings and conference calls.
• Regular interaction with classified systems and materials.
• Adherence to timelines and protocols as outlined by NNSA SD 452.2B.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide recommendations to enhance the NES assessment process.
• Ensure compliance with established protocols for nuclear explosive safety.
• Participate in NES evaluations and studies, offering expertise in areas such as tooling design, explosive safety, environmental safety, and nuclear weapons assembly/disassembly.
• Provide written reports detailing findings, recommendations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to lines of inquiry and prepare technical input for NES studies.
• Engage with stakeholders, including NA-12, CDNS, and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), to discuss safety initiatives and improvements.
• Support periodic and ad-hoc NES-related meetings and conference calls.
• Travel to NNSA headquarters, national laboratories, and operational sites for evaluations.
• Review detailed, often classified, input documents to prepare for NES evaluations.
• Maintain necessary security clearances and access levels for classified work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent working environment
• Team building and bonding events
• 100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all FT employees.
• Dependents can be added with payroll contributions.
• Medical plans PPO or HDHP plan.
• Dependents can be added with payroll contributions.
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees.
• Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays a year.
• Generous 401K, safe harbor program, up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match.
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees.
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orange Theory Fitness
• Veteran Support - Military Leave Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees