Nuclear Material Safeguards Oversite (Material Control & Accountability Specialist) LANL

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Nuclear Material Safeguards Oversite (Material Control & Accountability Specialist)

Job Category: Other
Posted on: 03/12/2024 by Los Alamos National Laboratory
Job reference #: IRC126698

Location
Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM US-Region IV (West)
Address: P.O. Box 1663
Zip/Postal Code: 87545

Compensation

Unspecified Wage
No Per Diem

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Duration

Long Term

Expiration Date 06/10/2024

Job description
What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Material Control & Accountability Specialist 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Join the Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMCA) and help deter and detect theft and diversion of accountable special nuclear materials. Your passion for learning and providing oversight and guidance of requirements implementation are essential for success in this fast-paced position where no two days will be the same. NMCA is a growing organization that values employees, diversity, and work-life balance.

The Nuclear Material Safeguards Oversight position performs oversight and provides guidance to organizations required to implement the requirements of DOE Order 474.2, Material Control and Accountability. The successful candidate will be assigned to support specific Material Balance Areas (MBAs) and will be required to gain a strong understanding of MC&A requirements and the operations occurring within the assigned MBAs. This involves developing strong professional relationships to assure the successful integration of compliance with production and research operations in support of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Weapons Production mission.

This position performs Material Balance Area Custodian duties and will be filled at the Material Control & Accountability Specialist 1 or 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.

Material Control & Accountability Specialist 1 ($67,800 - $107,700)

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 report to identify variances and support the investigation determine the cause and resolution to inventory variances
Support the analysis and interpretation of statistical inventory models to determine significance of inventory variances
Interacts with customer organizations on a daily basis to identify and coordinate recommended solutions to implementation issues
Identify and report Anomalous Conditions in accordance with procedures

Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2 ($81,700 - $133,100)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:

Perform audits and appraisals of selected nuclear material accounting functions
Identify potential physical inventory issues recommend solutions prior to the conduct of the physical inventory
Issue Action Forms and monitor Action Form status to closure
Monitor, analyze and correct variances between the site nuclear material inventory records and external databases
Analyze, interpret, and apply statistical inventory models to determine significance of inventory variances
Mentor customers and NMCA staff

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Description of ideal candidate
Minimum Job Requirements:

Experience interpreting and applying complex requirements in a nuclear, high hazard, or similar environment
Ability identifying gaps in requirements implementation, recommending solutions, and gaining consensus with stakeholders to reach resolution,
Ability to interpret technical data related to nuclear material inventory to include recognizing when the data indicates a statistically significant variance,
Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to gain consensus with various stakeholders

Additional Job Requirements for Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2:

Experience analyzing data to identify discrepancies that require taking additional action
Experience in participating in physical inventories of high-value items, materials, etc.
Experience performing audits or being independently audited
Demonstrated problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to execute decisions consistent with regulatory drivers in a nuclear, high hazard, or production environment
Intermediate skill and experience with Microsoft Excel for report generation, presentation and trending

Education/Experience Material Control & Accountability Specialist 1: Position requires a Bachelors Degree and 2 years of related experience; or, equivalent combination of education and relevant experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience directly related to the occupation. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.

Other requirements

Degree
Bachelors

Experience
>1 year

Security Clearance
Unspecified

Qualifications
Unspecified

Benefits and Other Informations:

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

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