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Position: Operations Analyst

Location: Albuquerque, NM (On-site)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

If solving complex problems with data, logic, and a touch of creativity sounds like your idea of fun, you’re in the right place. Our client is looking for a passionate Operations Analyst to bring mathematical muscle and analytical insight to some of the most critical defense programs in the nation. You’ll help shape smarter decisions, optimize mission outcomes, and make sense of the chaos through models, simulations, and good old-fashioned number crunching.

What You’ll Do

• Turn data into decisions — design and apply mathematical, statistical, or simulation models to crack tough operational challenges.
• Put your models to the test — validate and refine them to ensure accuracy and mission alignment.
• Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to define problems, explore alternatives, and recommend data-driven solutions.
• Translate your analysis into action — present findings that drive real decisions and measurable results.
• Support solution implementation to help teams operate smarter, faster, and more effectively.
• Evaluate weapon system elements, assess risks, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Use OR techniques to predict outcomes and support risk management strategies.
• Contribute to the Weapon System Worthiness Assessment (WWA) process by integrating and documenting risk data.
• Summarize findings in reports that inform top-level strategy and command decisions.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations research, systems analysis, or management science.
• A proven ability to build, apply, and interpret mathematical or optimization models.
• Strong data analysis and model validation skills.
• Experience supporting Air Force or NC3 programs (bonus points!).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills — you can explain complex ideas to both engineers and executives.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a collaborative spirit.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (required).

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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About the Role

As Quality Manager, you will set, own, and elevate the standards that guide product and process quality. You will develop and communicate site quality policies, lead and coach a quality team, and maintain a compliant and effective quality management system aligned to ISO 9001 and AS9100. You will partner across operations, engineering, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement, reduce the cost of quality, and strengthen customer satisfaction using structured, data‐driven methods.

Responsibilities

• You will establish and socialize quality standards and procedures so products and processes meet defined benchmarks.
• You will administer and improve the quality management system, monitor progress against quality goals, and facilitate formal reviews.
• You will lead problem solving and corrective actions using approaches such as root cause analysis, 8D, SPC, and CAPA to address customer, internal, and supplier issues with both immediate containment and durable solutions.
• You will guide activities that include inspection and visual standards, control of nonconforming material, and Material Review Board decisions.
• You will evaluate incoming material, in‐process quality, and finished goods, and work with operations to strengthen capability and stability.
• You will plan and execute continuous improvement initiatives that include value stream mapping, cost reduction, and waste elimination while capturing and standardizing best practices.
• You will manage required documentation under ISO 9001 and AS9100 and internal procedures, including PPAPs, control plans, process flow diagrams, FMEAs, measurement system and gage studies, and SPC charts.
• You will prepare and present clear, actionable reporting on quality metrics, trends, and risks to site and corporate stakeholders.
• You will engage customers and suppliers on quality concerns, audit readiness, systemic improvements, and joint action plans, representing the organization with credibility and a solutions mindset.
• You will lead, develop, and empower the quality team through coaching, training, and clear objectives.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality with demonstrated ownership of site or business unit results.

Required Skills

• You have comprehensive knowledge of quality concepts and principles and apply them with sound judgment and independence.
• You are fluent in ISO 9001 and ideally AS9100 and comfortable producing and maintaining core quality documentation such as PPAP, control plans, process flows, FMEAs, MSA and gage studies, and SPC.
• You are a strong people leader who sets direction, coaches for performance, and builds collaborative relationships across operations, engineering, supply chain, and with customers and suppliers.
• You think analytically, communicate clearly in writing and in person, and use a structured approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• You are comfortable with data and reporting and with standard quality and business systems.
• Experience influencing budgets, strategic planning, and procedural change is beneficial.
• You have the ability to review and work with ITAR‐controlled technical data and documents.

Preferred Skills

• Experience influencing budgets, strategic planning, and procedural change is beneficial.

Pay range and compensation package

We offer a competitive compensation package with performance‐based incentives, comprehensive benefits, retirement programs, and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic.

Work Authorization

This role involves access to ITAR‐controlled technical data. Eligibility to work with such data is required.

• Identify opportunities to improve current changeover practices.
• Determine longest-lead tasks and develop process standards.
• Partner with team leads to optimize resource allocation.
• Design pre-changeover preparation strategies.
• Coach teams in treating changeovers with the same rigor as production, including scheduling, resource planning, and issue escalation.
• Create best-practice methods for clearing longest-lead items.

• Collaborate with FSQ partners to determine risk rankings and cleaning requirements.
• Build understanding across teams about why each cleaning task is performed.
• Identify and eliminate over-cleaning where appropriate.
• Create or update standard task flows to accelerate changeovers while maintaining safety and effectiveness.

• Identify pain points and investigate the underlying reasons for cleaning tasks.
• Explore equipment, process, or tooling changes that simplify cleaning.
• Evaluate potential capital investments and present recommendations to engineering.
• Implement viable non-capital improvements.
• Conduct responsible, data-backed experiments to validate new ideas.

• Benchmark cleaning and changeover practices from other sites or industries.
• Incorporate best practices from non-traditional sources (e.g., dental cleaning tools, vehicle detailing processes, automated wash systems).
• Adapt external insights to develop safer, faster, more effective internal cleaning methods.

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Technical field preferred) and at least 5 years of related manufacturing experience

• High school diploma and at least 10 years of related manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of manufacturing data systems (e.g., asset management, storeroom systems, quality tracking, ERP, safety/environmental systems)
• Demonstrated ability to apply foundational manufacturing systems and utilize operational standards
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to coach teams, utilize standards, and apply continuous improvement principles

• Formal Lean or Continuous Improvement training

• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Effective Communication Skills

Now Hiring: Project Managers / Construction Superintendents

Los Alamos National Laboratory – Los Alamos, NM

Pay: $62–$70/hr + Per Diem or Relocation Assistance

Schedule: 4x10 work schedule with potential overtime

Duration: 1-year assignment with possible extensions up to 5 years

COMPA Industries is actively seeking experienced construction leaders with nuclear or DOE experience to support critical infrastructure and facility upgrade projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

These roles involve overseeing construction activities within TA-55, one of the most important nuclear facilities in the United States. This is a key leadership opportunity to help manage project execution, safety, and performance in a highly regulated nuclear operations environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects valued up to $500K within LANL facilities

• Track project scope, schedule, and cost using project controls and EVMS tools

• Coordinate with craft labor, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

• Perform constructability reviews and provide on-site construction oversight

• Identify project risks, investigate incidents, and implement corrective measures

• Maintain strict compliance with safety, environmental, and nuclear facility regulations

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or project management

Background working in nuclear, DOE, or other highly regulated environments

Proven ability to lead field teams and manage complex construction projects

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders

Additional Details

Location: TA-55 at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Work Environment: On-site construction within active nuclear facility operations

Clearance Requirement: Active DOE Q Clearance required

Why This Opportunity Matters

• Contribute to infrastructure supporting U.S. national security

• Work at one of the country's most critical nuclear facilities

• Long-term project work with potential for multi-year extensions

• Lead impactful construction initiatives in a specialized environment

Per Diem / Relocation

Either per diem or relocation assistance available (not both).

Why Work With COMPA Industries?

At COMPA Industries, we partner with premier national laboratories and high-security facilities to deliver top-tier technical talent. We value safety, integrity, and professional excellence. Our employees are trusted contributors to critical national missions and are supported with competitive compensation and strong contract stability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Work Control Planner 2

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $55/hr – $60/hr

Schedule: 4x10 (supporting 24/7 operations)

Duration: 12-month contract with strong possibility of extension

Position Overview

COMPA Industries is seeking an experienced Work Control Planner 2 to support operations and maintenance planning activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role supports the execution plan of PF-4 glovebox installation and facility operations and requires the development and coordination of detailed work packages in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting DOE, nuclear, industrial, or highly regulated facility operations and will be responsible for planning and developing safe, executable work packages that support maintenance, modification, and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical work packages, including labor, materials, time estimates, and safety requirements.
• Prepare step-by-step work instructions and procedures for operations, maintenance, and facility modifications.
• Plan work activities related to mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiological systems within nuclear facilities.
• Identify and resolve work constraints, ensuring packages are ready for safe execution.
• Coordinate with engineers, maintenance teams, safety personnel, and project managers to support work execution.
• Ensure planning documentation complies with LANL and DOE safety and operational standards.
• Support work package closure activities and documentation review.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical discipline, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in work control planning, maintenance planning, or operations planning.
• Experience developing technical work packages, procedures, or planning documentation.
• Ability to work in high-hazard or highly regulated environments such as DOE, nuclear, defense, or industrial facilities.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DOE or NNSA facilities.
• Familiarity with the following systems:
• MWP
• Primavera P6
• Asset Suite
• Experience in work control, maintenance planning, or facility operations in nuclear or industrial environments.
• PPA certification (Policy Procedure Writer) is a plus.

Work Environment & Schedule

• 100% onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (TA-55).
• 4/10 schedule supporting 24/7 operations including potential shift work:
• Tue–Fri Days (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Tue–Fri Nights (5:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• Fri–Mon Days (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Fri–Mon Nights (5:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• On-call and overtime may be required.

Additional Details

• Number of Positions: 2
• Assignment Duration: 1 year with possible extension
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance required

Compensation

$55 – $60 per hour, depending on experience.

Important Notice

This position is open to individual applicants only.

No outside recruiting agencies, third-party submissions, or C2C (Corp-to-Corp) arrangements will be accepted.

Any resumes submitted by agencies without a signed agreement with COMPA Industries will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Project Superintendent, you will be based on the construction project site and will be responsible for field operations and onsite construction management of design-build construction projects, specifically quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, construction, start up, and testing on highly complex projects nationwide.

The Specifics of the Role

• Coordinate with preconstruction, design, engineering, procurement, operations, safety, quality, and all other project site management team members to assure that the there is always adequate project resources.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent trade experience with progression to management levels.
• 3-15 years of experience in highly technical commercial/industrial construction management, on projects of 50+ million, ideally with design-build experience.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects at least 60lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Nuclear Safety Analyst position at the Client in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $88-$94/hr

Location: Los Alamos, NM

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 9/80s

Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain a Q Clearance

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

• Candidates must have prior Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) experience supporting nuclear facilities—applications without this will not be considered.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to the Los Alamos, NM area and work a hybrid schedule with onsite requirements.
• Must meet minimum education and experience requirements (Bachelor’s in Engineering/Science + 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent).

Impact

As a Safety Basis Analyst 3, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe operation of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities at LANL, specifically supporting USQ efforts at TA-55. This position directly contributes to maintaining safety compliance during a period of increased operational tempo, supporting critical national security missions through hazard analysis, safety documentation, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform nuclear and non-nuclear hazard and risk analyses to ensure safe facility operations
• Conduct hazard identification, hazard analysis, and facility hazard categorization
• Perform accident analysis and support selection of safety controls
• Develop and maintain safety basis documentation including:
• Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) determinations
• Documented Safety Analysis (DSA)
• Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)
• Safety Assessment Documents
• Facility Safety Plans and Safety Analysis Reports
• Support increased workload demands related to PF4/TA-55 operations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in secure environments
• Support qualification process and task-based assignments
• Work flexible schedules including potential weekends and overtime

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science with minimum 8 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in safety basis development and hazard analysis
• Direct experience with USQ processes in nuclear facilities
• Ability to obtain a Q Clearance
• Ability to work onsite as required in a hybrid environment
• Willingness to support flexible schedules, including weekends and overtime
• Ability to obtain unescorted and A-level access

Desired Skills

• Strong background in nuclear facility safety basis work
• In-depth knowledge of USQ processes and requirements
• Experience working in high-hazard or nuclear environments (e.g., TA-55, PF4)
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Ability to quickly integrate into fast-paced, mission-critical environments

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science and a minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Equivalent education and experience appropriate for performing safety analysis work may be considered

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Director of Manufacturing

We’re seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead our Rio Rancho based manufacturing operations — our modern “Arsenal of Democracy” — delivering hypersonic capability at scale to deter future conflicts. In this pivotal leadership role, you will build and lead a world‑class manufacturing operation, pushing for innovation and operational excellence that positions us as the nation’s premier hypersonic producer.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategy to scale all Rio Rancho based production including solid rocket motor manufacturing, integration, and test and validation (HITL/VITL) from prototype to scaled production
• Recruit, train/develop, and scale a diverse, high-performing 250+ employee manufacturing team (technicians, leaders, and manufacturing engineers)
• Support the implementation and refinement of production software systems and tools (MES, ERP, PLM, etc)
• Oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing operations — including production scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, inventory and supply-chain coordination, materials flow, and facility/equipment management
• Forecast and manage operational and capital expenditures.
• Develop, implement, and refine KPIs to measure performance.
• Lead continuous process development and improvement efforts to optimize yield, throughput, manufacturing cost, and production reliability across all production lines
• Establish and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, speed and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years in production/manufacturing operations or manufacturing engineering
• 5+ years in production/operations leadership
• Demonstrated success in scaling a production operation from development/prototype to high volume production
• Deep understanding of high-precision, complex aerospace hardware production — including metallic and composite fabrication, machining/welding/additive, tight-tolerance assembly, avionics, testing and acceptance, and NDE.
• Skilled at interpreting raw data, identifying trends or anomalies, and translating findings into clear, data-informed strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team — including production staff, manufacturing engineers, quality, supply-chain, and operations personnel — with emphasis on building culture, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills to interface with engineering, quality, supply-chain, leadership, and possibly external partners or customers.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes, high-reliability environment typical of aerospace/defense startups — able to make decisions under ambiguity, handle programmatic/contract demands, and adapt as priorities shift
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES/ERP/PLM), production data systems, material resource planning (MRP), and digital manufacturing workflows to manage operations, quality, change control, and configuration
• Strong background in manufacturing engineering practices, operations excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process optimization, DFM/DFA, production flow and layout planning, tooling and automation)
• Deep knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, applicable military/defense manufacturing standards), including quality management, audit readiness, compliance, and export-control/ITAR requirements
• Extensive leadership experience (10–15+ years) in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing, including several years at the sr. manager or director level leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing or production of energetic materials or systems — including propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics, or related energetic payloads — with deep understanding of safety, process control, and qualification requirements

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.