Production Control Specialist

Position Description

About TechSource:

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As an employee-owned company, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. TechSource is a recent DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and eleven-time Inc. 5000 winner.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Interim Product Specialist to provide short-term support in managing, coordinating, and optimizing assigned products, systems, or technical solutions. This role ensures continuity of operations, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) stakeholder alignment, and delivery performance during a transition period.

The Interim Product Specialist will serve as a key liaison between technical teams, program management, operations, and end users, helping maintain product performance, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment with LANL's national security mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations in a high-rigor production environment, coordinating product flow through production control and MRP/ERP systems to meet mission requirements.
• Track production schedules, monitor performance metrics, and ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
• Execute Packaging & Transportation (P&T) activities for hazardous and classified materials, including generating and managing shipping documentation.
• Prepare Quality Instructions (QIs) and Product Configuration Documentation (PCDs) in SOMS and create/manage Work Orders.
• Conduct visual verification of parts to ensure compliance with production and quality standards.
• Gain and maintain HE, HazMat, and classified matter handling qualifications; support CKA assemblies and ConOps-aligned production activities.
• Implement and document manufacturing processes and procedures while collaborating within a matrixed technical and operational organization.
• Ensure adherence to DOT 49 CFR and all applicable safety, security, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in product management, technical program coordination, or systems oversight.
• Experience working in complex, regulated, or government environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a mission-driven environment.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within DOE, NNSA, or national laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, scientific computing, enterprise systems, or national security technologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or similar certification.