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Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist

Oak Ridge, TN

Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist

Schedule: Full-Time

Department: Operations

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.

Standard Nuclear is seeking a Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist to ensuring secure management, accurate tracking, and regulatory compliance of all nuclear materials. This includes implementing systems that prevent unauthorized access, diversion, or misuse of materials, while maintaining full compliance with national and international nuclear safeguards requirements. The MC&A Specialist will develop and maintain accounting and inventory systems, support inspections and audits, and collaborate closely with security, engineering, and operations teams to safeguard nuclear materials. This complex, compliance-driven work requires exceptional attention to detail, technical knowledge of safeguards, and proactive problem solving.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Control & Inventory Management

  • 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.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

  • 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.

Security & Safeguards

  • 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.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • 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.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Background in, Nuclear Safeguards, or related technical discipline; 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with DOE, NRC, or IAEA nuclear material safeguards programs.
  • Proven ability to manage nuclear material inventory systems and reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with safeguards technologies such as non-destructive assay (NDA) and tamper-indicating devices.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with ability to work proactively and independently.

 

BENEFITS

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

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses

 

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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