About Banda Group InternationalBanda Group International, LLC (BGI) is a world-class provider of environmental, safety, security, technical, and project management support services for clients across government and private sectors. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI offers a competitive salary, an excellent working environment, and a robust benefits package.We are currently seeking a Senior Technical Advisor (STA) specializing in Nuclear Safety to support our team in Albuquerque and/or White Rock, NM.

Position Description

The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) supports the NA-ESH's independent oversight role to ensure Nuclear Explosive Safety (NES). This senior-level position provides advanced technical expertise to evaluate, improve, and oversee NES assessment processes and operations. The STA is responsible for conducting high-level assessments, delivering actionable recommendations, and ensuring full compliance with safety protocols for nuclear explosive activities.

Key Responsibilities

NES Process Evaluation and Improvement:
- Evaluate and provide recommendations to enhance the NES assessment process.
- Ensure compliance with established protocols for nuclear explosive safety.
Technical Support:
- Participate in NES evaluations and studies, offering expertise in areas such as tooling design, explosive safety, environmental safety, and nuclear weapons assembly/disassembly.
- Provide written reports detailing findings, recommendations, and opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to lines of inquiry and prepare technical input for NES studies.
Collaboration and Coordination:
- Engage with stakeholders, including NA-12, CDNS, and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), to discuss safety initiatives and improvements.
- Support periodic and ad-hoc NES-related meetings and conference calls.
Travel and Documentation Review:
- Travel to NNSA headquarters, national laboratories, and operational sites for evaluations.
- Review detailed, often classified, input documents to prepare for NES evaluations.
- Maintain necessary security clearances and access levels for classified work.

Essential Skills

• Experience handling and transporting high explosives, ordnance handling, and detonation systems.

• Safety assessment of high-consequence operations.

• Nuclear explosive and weapon surety, explosive safety, and tooling design.

• Electrostatic discharge protection, lightning protection, and human factors.

• Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) and fire protection protocols.

• Facilities management, program analysis, and nuclear safety.

• Strategic planning, program and project management, and risk assessment.

• Proficient in analyzing technical data and preparing recommendations, including dissenting opinions when warranted.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to document and present findings independently and objectively.

Qualifications

Education
- Master's degree preferred; bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics with a focus on nuclear studies, Materials Science, or Chemistry Experience.
Experience
- 15+ years of senior-level experience in safety evaluations, high-consequence operations, or peer reviews.
Additional Requirements
- Active DOE “Q” level Security Clearance and Sigma 15 access (or ability to obtain).
- Frequent travel to various NNSA sites and facilities.
- Participation in periodic NES-related meetings and conference calls.
- Regular interaction with classified systems and materials.
- Adherence to timelines and protocols as outlined by NNSA SD 452.2B.
- A valid driver’s license may be required for travel.

What We Offer:

Pay Depending on Experience
Excellent working environment
Team building and bonding events
Generous benefits package
- 100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all FT employees.
- Dependents can be added with payroll contributions.
- Medical plans PPO or HDHP plan.
- Dependents can be added with payroll contributions.
- Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees.
- Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life Insurance.
- Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays a year.
- Generous 401K, safe harbor program, up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match.
- $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees.Corporate gym membership rates at Orange Theory Fitness

Veteran Support - Military Leave Program

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via the ADP portal.

Banda Group International, LLC and BGI Security, LLC are proud veteran-owned companies committed to hiring those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills and forge a new path with the BGI family and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among out teammates is critical to our success as a global company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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