Overview
Safety Basis Analyst Nuclear Safety Jobs in Los Alamos, NM at Coastal International Security, Inc.
Title: Safety Basis Analyst Nuclear Safety
Company: Coastal International Security, Inc.
Location: Los Alamos, NM
Safety Basis Analyst 4 – Nuclear Safety / USQ (DOE/LANL)
Location: Los Alamos, NM | Hybrid (TA-55 support with required onsite presence)
Compensation: $105–$115/hr
Schedule: Flexible | Must be open to weekend support (Sat/Sun)
Duration: 1-Year Contract (Strong potential for extension)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance | Active Q Clearance highly preferred
WHY THIS ROLE
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 during a period of increased operational tempo. This is a high-visibility position working alongside top-tier professionals solving complex safety challenges in a national security environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and perform hazard and risk analyses for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities
- Develop and maintain safety basis documentation including DSAs, TSRs, and 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 at TA-55
- Pass Safety Basis Qualification Review Board
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
- 12+ years of relevant safety basis or nuclear analysis experience
- Direct experience with USQ processes and safety basis documentation
- Strong experience with nuclear facility hazard analysis
- Demonstrated knowledge of DOE/NNSA regulatory environment
- Must relocate to the Los Alamos, NM area – remote candidates will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DOE Q Clearance
- Prior experience at LANL or TA-55 specifically
- Background supporting Hazard Category nuclear facilities
- Ability to quickly qualify and operate independently in a high-demand environment
- Per diem / relocation support available
Mandatory Requirements – Read Before Applying
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science + 12+ years of experience – no exceptions
- Must have direct Safety Basis / USQ experience in nuclear or DOE environments – candidates without this will not be considered
- Must be available for onsite presence at TA-55 in Los Alamos, NM and flexible for weekend support
- Relocation to the Los Alamos, NM area is required – candidates who cannot relocate will not be considered
LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) | Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer | All postings current as of May 2026. Compensation ranges subject to change.
