D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist

Responsibilities

Provide nuclear material safeguards oversight in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Weapons Program. Hold the MC&A Specialist 1 or 2 level, with additional responsibilities assigned at higher levels.

• Support audits and appraisals of nuclear material accounting functions.
• Perform oversight of legacy material, holdup, and waste items in the field and in NMCA accounting systems.
• Support preparation and conduct of physical inventories for assigned Material Balance Areas (MBAs).
• Review nuclear material inventory reports to identify variances and assist in investigations.
• Support analysis and interpretation of statistical inventory models to determine significance of variances.
• Interact with customer organizations daily to coordinate recommended solutions.
• Identify and report anomalous conditions in accordance with procedures.

• Perform independent audits and appraisals of nuclear material accounting functions.
• Monitor, analyze, and correct variances between site nuclear material inventory records and external databases.
• Identify potential physical inventory issues and recommend solutions prior to conduct.
• Issue and track Action Forms through closure.
• Provide oversight of nuclear material values in databases.
• Mentor customers and NMCA staff.
• Work with minimal supervision in operational environments.

• Experience interpreting and applying complex requirements in a nuclear, high‑hazard, or similar environment.
• Specialized knowledge in one or more of the following:
  • Nuclear facility operations
  • Application of MC&A requirements to nuclear D&D
  • Chemical/physical processes involving nuclear material
  • Familiarity with non‑destructive assay methods
• Ability to recognize and address statistically significant variances in nuclear material data.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with knowledge of regulatory drivers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reporting, trending, and presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.

• Experience analyzing, monitoring, correcting, and balancing nuclear material inventory data.
• Experience conducting physical inventories of high‑value items or materials.
• Demonstrated ability to perform audits in a nuclear or high‑hazard environment.
• Intermediate Excel skills with experience in report generation and trending.

• Specialist 1:
  Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Specialist 2:
  Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.

• Experience providing inventory oversight in nuclear or high‑hazard environments.
• Familiarity with LANMAS and other nuclear material accounting systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of NMCA requirements as outlined in DOE O 474.2.
• Experience implementing successful process improvement projects.
• STEM degree in a technical discipline.

May require 24/7 coverage, including shift, weekend, and night work. Shift differential pay may be provided at the discretion of management.

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Q clearance is required. Clearance is granted to U.S. citizens (with limited exceptions). Additional access authorization may be required for classified information.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits of applicable laws.

• Applicable federal restrictions prohibit access for certain non‑U.S. citizens.
• Background investigation and DOE Human Reliability Program requirements apply.
• New‑employment drug testing is required.