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Safety Basis Analyst (Senior Level – USQ / Nuclear Safety)
Los Alamos, New Mexico (Hybrid – TA-55 Support)Full-Time / Contract
About the Role
McAfee Safety Analysis, Inc. (MSA) is seeking a highly experienced Safety Basis Analyst to support nuclear safety operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role focuses on Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) support and safety basis compliance within a high-hazard nuclear facility environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and lead hazard and risk analyses for nuclear facilities
- Develop and maintain safety basis documentation (DSA, TSRs, safety analyses)
- Perform USQ determinations and support compliance activities
- Conduct accident analysis and control selection
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams
- Support ongoing regulatory compliance in DOE/NNSA environments
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
- 12+ years of relevant experience in nuclear safety or safety basis
- Direct experience with USQ process and safety basis documentation
- Experience supporting DOE or nuclear facility environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance
Important Requirement
Candidates must have direct Safety Basis and USQ experience in nuclear or DOE environments. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DOE “Q” clearance
- Experience at LANL or TA-55
- Experience supporting Hazard Category nuclear facilities
- Ability to work independently in high-demand environments
Work Environment
- Hybrid role with required onsite support at LANL
- High-hazard, regulated nuclear environment
- Must be flexible for weekend support as needed