Material Control and Accountability Holdup Measurement Manager

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency with SCI at the time of hire.

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Extensive experience and knowledge of radiation detection instrumentation, gamma-ray isotopic analysis methods, and in-depth technical analysis using advanced NDA measurement methods for gamma-ray and neutron systems and instrumentation.

Ability to develop and implement an NDA process holdup measurement program.

Advanced knowledge and experience with statistical methods for establishing measurement control criteria applicable to NDA measurement system instrumentation.

Significant expertise in assurance activities, including performance testing and assessments, as well as documenting deficiencies and establishing corrective actions.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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We have an opening for a Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Holdup Measurement Manager. In this role, you will provide original solutions and develop innovative methods to address complex and unique Nondestructive Assay (NDA) challenges related to holdup measurements. This requires specialized knowledge and in-depth technical analysis. There may also be opportunities to advance knowledge within the NDA community through collaboration on the development of international NDA standards. This position programmatically supports the Security Organization’s National

Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) NA-70 and is part of the Nuclear MC&A Group within the Security Organization of the Operations and Business Directorate. The position will be filled at a level commensurate with the candidate's knowledge and related experience, as determined by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

You will

Design and implement the Nuclear Material Holdup Program Plan and maintain oversight of its implementation in support of MC&A activities.

Collaborate with the MC&A measurement team to provide technical guidance to Operations in the selection and qualification of NDA instruments for holdup measurements. Additionally, provide technical guidance on the development of measurement methodologies, associated procedures, on-the-job training (OJT), and the holdup program database for recording measurement results.

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