Job Title: Nuclear Technical Project Manager

Do not apply thinking this is an IT Technical Manager

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Technical Project Manager position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory Richland Site in Richland, WA .

Salary: $65/hr - $70/hr

Location: Richland, WA

Citizenship: US citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 4/10s

Clearance: Ability to acquire a Q clearance

Impact

As a Technical Program Manager 2 (TPM2), you will play a critical role in managing and delivering high-impact technical and operational projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Your expertise will ensure the successful execution of project deliverables while meeting technical, budgetary, and scheduling requirements. Your ability to foster relationships, navigate challenges, and provide structured leadership will directly contribute to mission success.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage and oversee discrete technical and operational projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure adherence to technical and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project teams in planning, tracking, and executing project goals.
• Develop and manage work packages to meet programmatic needs and customer requirements.
• Provide administrative and operational oversight, including policy implementation and evaluation.
• Monitor project budgets and service levels to optimize program performance.
• Offer technical guidance and advisory support to staff and other departments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Maintain compliance with DOE regulations and standards while executing projects efficiently.
• Manage reporting, documentation, and risk assessment to mitigate project challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related project management experience.
• Prior experience supporting DOE construction or Decontamination & Decommissioning (D&D) projects.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Ability to navigate regulatory and compliance requirements within government projects.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with NRC or DOE-related work scope.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Experience managing technical projects with defined objectives and deliverables.
• Experience working with NRC or DOE-related work scope.
• Proven ability to work with demanding customers and foster strong working relationships.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Join LANL as a Technical Program Manager 2 and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference! If you are an experienced project manager with a strong background in technical operations, project execution, and stakeholder engagement, we encourage you to apply.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of a mission-driven team!

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 dont 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 origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPAs policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.