Nuclear Material Safeguards Oversight (MC&A Specialist Level 1/2)

About the role

The Nuclear Material Safeguards Oversight position supports the implementation of DOE Order 474.2, Material Control and Accountability, within Los Alamos National Laboratory's Material Balance Areas (MBAs).

Responsibilities

• Support audits and appraisals of selected nuclear material accounting functions
• Support physical inventory preparation activities and physical inventory conduct for assigned Material Balance Areas
• Review nuclear material inventory reports to identify variances and support the investigation and resolution of inventory variances
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with customer organizations to ensure compliance with production and research operations
• Interact with customer organizations daily to identify and coordinate recommended solutions to implementation issues
• Identify and report Anomalous Conditions in accordance with procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to gain consensus with various levels of internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience interpreting and applying complex requirements in a nuclear, high hazard, or similar environment
• Ability to identify gaps in requirements implementation, recommend solutions, and gain consensus with stakeholders
• Experience with inventory oversight in a nuclear or high hazard environment where accounting for high-value items/material is required
• Intermediate skill and experience with Microsoft Excel for report generation, presentation, and trending

Desired Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge and experience in nuclear or high hazard facility operations, Material Control and Accountability requirements, or applying complex requirements in a production environment
• Experience interpreting inventory control data

Work Environment

This position may require off-normal hours such as shiftwork to include nights and weekends.