Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, real-time records of all nuclear materials, including acquisition, usage, transfer, and disposal.
• Conduct regular physical inventories and reconcile against accounting systems to ensure accuracy.
• Implement and oversee tamper-indicating devices, seals, and barriers for nuclear material storage and transport.
• Prepare and submit required reports to the DOE, NRC, IAEA, and other relevant authorities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and international nuclear material control regulations.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement deterrence and protective measures against theft, sabotage, or diversion.
• Develop and enforce access protocols and handling procedures for sensitive materials.
• Investigate discrepancies, losses, or potential diversion incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to integrate MC&A controls into facility operations.
• Communicate compliance status, risks, and corrective actions clearly to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in: Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in nuclear material control and accountability, safeguards, nuclear operations, fuel fabrication, or a regulated technical environment
• Experience with nuclear material inventory systems, material balance areas, item control, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting
• Familiarity with NRC, DOE, or other nuclear safeguards and material accountability requirements
• Experience working with uranium, nuclear fuel, radioactive materials, or controlled nuclear material preferred
• Familiarity with non-destructive assay, analytical chemistry, metrology, sampling, or measurement uncertainty preferred
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to work with detailed technical records and material balances
• Ability to develop or maintain procedures, technical documentation, and compliance records
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, security, licensing, and EH&S teams
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in a regulated environment

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off, Holidays