Nuclear Material Control & Accountability Specialist

Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) Specialist

In support of Licensing Department

Work Location: CA or UT (Hybrid - 2 weeks onsite / 2 weeks remote)

• Duration : Long Term - Hire options are flexible:Direct Hire Full Time Employee
• 6-month contract-to-hire through staff aug
• Staff Aug only

Hours : 40+

• Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, and maintain the MC&A Plan and associated procedures.
• Oversee nuclear material measurements, physical inventories, and material transactions.
• Manage material balance areas (MBAs) and ensure timely reporting to NMMSS.
• Ensure facility compliance with DOE Orders 474.2 and 470.4B.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, internal reviews, and root cause analyses for safeguards anomalies.
• Manage the measurement control program including calibration, quality control, and uncertainty quantification.

• Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Health Physics, or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience in MC&A or nuclear safeguards at a site handling Special Nuclear Material (commercial, DOE, NNSA, or National Laboratory).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE Orders 474.2 and 470.4B and NRC regulations (10 CFR 74).
• Experience with MC&A software systems; familiarity with NDA/DA techniques and statistical analysis methods preferred.

Physical Requirements : Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.