Senior Nuclear Stockpile Maintenance Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Nuclear Stockpile Maintenance Technician to provide technical and administrative support to the NE-NL Logistics & Maintenance Division, Maintenance Branch (NE-NLMM). This role supports the Department of Defense (DoD) Executive Agent for nuclear weapons Limited Life Component (LLC) management and involves oversight of maintenance, logistics coordination, and policy development for nuclear weapons systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid the DoD Executive Agent for nuclear weapons Limited Life Component (LLC) management program.

• Assist in managing LLC and alternation (Alt) kit definitions for each configuration and associated Group X base spare kits.

• Evaluate nuclear weapon stockpile data for LLC expiration dates and create fiscal year-based LLC utilization schedules.

• Develop monthly LLC distribution requirements and provide to DTRA, Federal LLC manager, and NNSA NA-122.1 LLC Manager.

• Evaluate and prepare LLC schedule change requests from Military Services or NNSA NA-122.1 LLC Manager.

• Interpret and comply with DoD policy for LLC management.

• Support the Nuclear Transportation Working Group (NTWG) Executive Secretary in organizing semi-annual meetings.

• Coordinate with OST mission planners and Military Services for LLC, weapon, and OMA transportation requirements.

• Review processes for additions/modifications/repairs of nuclear weapons and associated equipment.

• Assist in managing the Joint Nuclear Weapons System (JNWPS) policy development process.

• Recommend changes to nuclear weapons maintenance policy in conjunction with JCS, DTRA, Military Services, and Combatant Commanders.

• Prepare time-critical technical procedures addressing safety, reliability, or operational concerns.

• Support formulation of DoD positions on LLC program management and supply matters.

• Assist NL weapons maintenance Managers with planning and introduction of LLCs, containers, and equipment.

• Independently provide backup for Department Maintenance Support Managers.

• Review and interpret DoD and DOE directives and incorporate them into JNWPS technical procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of DoD nuclear weapon general maintenance and LLC exchange actions.

• Familiarity with tie-down, transport, and transfer procedures for nuclear weapons.

• Ability to discuss procedures, policies, and practices with the user community from a position of experience.

• Strong understanding of DoD and DOE directives and technical documentation.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a high-security environment.

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting nuclear weapons maintenance programs.

• Familiarity with JNWPS policy development and technical publication processes.

• Background in logistics coordination and transportation planning for nuclear components.

• Proficiency in interpreting and applying federal policy to technical operations.

CIYIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all Qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status or any other Characteristic Protected by Law.