Facility Maintenance Management Data Analyst (Maintenance Support Specialist 4)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Data Science, IT, Customer Service
Los Alamos, NM, USA
Posted on Sep 18, 2025
What You Will Do
The MSS-TA55 Group delivers critical maintenance services to FOD 1 and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of facility maintenance at the TA-55 Plutonium Processing Facility, a key asset in support of LANL's national security mission.
This position focuses on the development, analysis, and interpretation of facility maintenance performance metrics and KPIs to ensure the effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement of maintenance operations. The role is accountable for turning raw data into actionable insights, identifying trends, and recommending solutions that enhance safety, reliability, cost efficiency, and overall facility performance.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Job Requirements:
Analytical Skills: Expertise in developing, tracking, and interpreting facility maintenance KPIs (e.g., mean time between failure, mean time to repair, schedule compliance, cost variance, preventive vs. corrective maintenance ratios, work order backlog). In-depth experience with performance assurance metrics, statistical analysis, and reporting. Ability to conduct trend analysis and transform data into actionable insights for decision-making.
Maintenance Operations: Knowledge of maintenance program processes, policies, and procedures, including predictive and preventive maintenance strategies. Familiarity with document control, records management, and compliance standards. Strong knowledge of asset management metrics, including facility condition, deferred maintenance, functionality, and asset lifecycle. Knowledge of quality assurance, environmental impacts, and regulatory compliance in maintenance management.
Business Systems: Strong knowledge of CMMS platforms, databases, and reporting systems for maintenance program management. Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to create actionable dashboards and scorecards.
Communication: Strong communication skills with ability to present KPI findings to leadership, technical staff, and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex maintenance problems using data and recommend effective solutions.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be expected.
Desired Qualifications:
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
The MSS-TA55 Group delivers critical maintenance services to FOD 1 and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of facility maintenance at the TA-55 Plutonium Processing Facility, a key asset in support of LANL's national security mission.
This position focuses on the development, analysis, and interpretation of facility maintenance performance metrics and KPIs to ensure the effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement of maintenance operations. The role is accountable for turning raw data into actionable insights, identifying trends, and recommending solutions that enhance safety, reliability, cost efficiency, and overall facility performance.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Regulatory Compliance: Interprets and applies governmental regulations and Laboratory policies to ensure facility maintenance programs remain compliant.
- KPI Development & Tracking: Designs, develops, and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that measure facility maintenance efficiency, asset reliability, cost effectiveness, and compliance with safety, quality, budget, and schedule.
- Data Analytics & Reporting: Collects, validates, and analyzes performance data; creates dashboards, scorecards, and reports that track progress against established KPIs and highlight areas needing corrective action.
- Database & Systems Management: Maintains and enhances databases, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and data visualization tools used to collect, analyze, and report maintenance performance.
- Trend Analysis & Predictive Insights: Interprets KPI trends to identify emerging issues, predict maintenance needs, and recommend preventive or corrective actions.
- Process Improvement: Evaluates existing maintenance processes, using KPI data to recommend and implement changes that improve reliability, efficiency, and cost performance.
- Performance Assessments: Provides issues management support, conducts root-cause analysis using KPI data, and develops management assessments with actionable recommendations.
- Training & Knowledge Sharing: May conduct training for facility maintenance personnel on KPI interpretation, performance tracking tools, and data-informed decision making.
- Documentation & Records Management: Implements and maintains documentation systems, ensuring compliance with document control, records management, and security requirements.
- Program Reviews & Audits: Conducts reviews and audits of facility maintenance metrics to verify accuracy, ensure compliance, and confirm performance against established benchmarks.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serves as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, presenting KPI results and data-driven recommendations to leadership and agencies as required.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Analytical Skills: Expertise in developing, tracking, and interpreting facility maintenance KPIs (e.g., mean time between failure, mean time to repair, schedule compliance, cost variance, preventive vs. corrective maintenance ratios, work order backlog). In-depth experience with performance assurance metrics, statistical analysis, and reporting. Ability to conduct trend analysis and transform data into actionable insights for decision-making.
Maintenance Operations: Knowledge of maintenance program processes, policies, and procedures, including predictive and preventive maintenance strategies. Familiarity with document control, records management, and compliance standards. Strong knowledge of asset management metrics, including facility condition, deferred maintenance, functionality, and asset lifecycle. Knowledge of quality assurance, environmental impacts, and regulatory compliance in maintenance management.
Business Systems: Strong knowledge of CMMS platforms, databases, and reporting systems for maintenance program management. Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to create actionable dashboards and scorecards.
Communication: Strong communication skills with ability to present KPI findings to leadership, technical staff, and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex maintenance problems using data and recommend effective solutions.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be expected.
Desired Qualifications:
- International Facility Management Association (IFMA) certification.
- Experience with using Asset Suite CMMS.
- Experience with Asset Lifecycle planning i.e., BUILDER or similar.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
- Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing how they meet the minimum job requirements of the position along with their resume.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
- Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.