Supervisor II (Geoscience)

Location: On-site at the Nevada National Security Site in Mercury, Nevada, United States, approximately 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, with possible oversight of night or other shifts.

Annual salary: $103,480.00–$165,568.00.

Company

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration, providing high-hazard experimentation, incident response, engineering, education, field, integration, and environmental stewardship services.

What you will do

• Lead and supervise a technical team within the Data & Diagnostics Group supporting Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Programs.
• Provide technical and operational oversight for geologic characterization, advanced geologic modeling, seismic network operations, and advanced seismic modeling.
• Coordinate and prioritize research, analysis, and field operations in line with program goals and compliance requirements.
• Mentor staff and foster technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and national laboratory partners on planning, execution, and data sharing.
• Oversee diagnostic technologies and data analytics, technical reporting, project communications, and compliance with safety, security, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience, plus at least 8 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write proposals and develop proposed technical scope.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with national laboratories or government agencies.
• Knowledge of safety, security, and quality assurance practices in scientific and field environments.
• Ability to work at the Nevada National Security Site in an on-site schedule of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, with possible night or other shift oversight.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, including U.S. citizenship, federal background investigation, drug testing, and required reinvestigations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen, is required.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in a geoscience discipline.
• Master of Science or Doctorate degree in a geoscience discipline.
• Expertise in geologic characterization and modeling, seismic network operations, and data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans, paid time off, and 96 hours of paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance is available when located more than 75 miles from the work location.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement are available.
• Work supports U.S. national security, high-hazard experimentation, incident response, and environmental stewardship.

Hiring process

• Pre-employment drug testing and background review are required.
• Selected applicants undergo a federal background investigation and may need to complete a counterintelligence evaluation, including a possible polygraph examination.