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COMPA Industries, Inc.

Technical Project Manager 3

COMPA Industries, Inc., Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545

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Client:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Employer:

COMPA Industries

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Richland, WA (Hybrid - travel as needed to Los Alamos, NM)

Citizenship:

U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance:

DOE Q Clearance required (active preferred; must be able to obtain)

Work Schedule:

Full-time | 4/10s (may align with project execution schedules)

Assignment Duration:

Up to 5 years

Extension/Conversion:

Possible

Mandatory Experience Requirement

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance

Minimum 8 years of project management experience, including DOE or nuclear facility experience

Demonstrated experience supporting DOE Hazard Category II facilities

Prior experience leading complex technical or operational projects in regulated environments

Impact As a Technical Project Manager 3, you will lead high-visibility, high-consequence technical and operational projects supporting national security missions at Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will operate in an oversight and leadership capacity, shaping project execution strategy, driving performance assurance, and ensuring delivery of mission-critical outcomes in highly regulated nuclear environments.

This role directly influences safety, compliance, schedule performance, and stakeholder confidence across complex DOE programs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and ensure timely completion of complex technical and/or operational projects from initiation through closeout

Establish technical requirements, define project scope, deliverables, schedules, risks, and performance metrics

Provide oversight of project execution, including planning, tracking, and corrective action implementation

Serve in a senior advisory role contributing to program policies, procedures, and performance standards

Develop, monitor, and report project performance metrics, including cost, schedule, risk, and assurance data

Conduct management assessments, causal analyses, and trending of Performance Assurance data

Prepare and deliver performance status briefings to senior management and external stakeholders

Foster and maintain effective relationships with internal customers, external partners, and DOE counterparts

Support DOE O 413.3B construction projects, D&D, environmental restoration, or similar efforts

Mentor and provide technical guidance to project teams and cross-functional stakeholders

Ensure compliance with DOE orders, LANL procedures, quality assurance, and nuclear safety requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Science, or related discipline

Minimum 8 years of related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated experience supporting DOE or NNSA programs

Minimum 5 years of experience supporting a Hazard Category II nuclear facility

Proven experience managing complex technical projects in regulated environments

Documented experience with:

Management assessments and causal analysis

Performance Assurance metrics, tracking, and trending

Project reporting and executive-level communications

Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills

Proficiency with project management tools and reporting systems

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Prior LANL, DOE, or NNSA site experience

Experience supporting D&D, environmental restoration, or DOE 413.3B construction projects

Experience using DevonWay / Ideagen or similar assurance and performance tracking systems

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience

Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or certification

Strong background in nuclear safety, quality assurance, and compliance

Why COMPA? At COMPA Industries, we support the nation’s most critical missions by placing top-tier professionals at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Our team members work on meaningful projects that advance national security, scientific innovation, and operational excellence—while building long-term, stable careers in the DOE complex.

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