Los Alamos National Laboratory
Nuclear Material Safeguards Oversight (MC&A Specialist Level 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
What You Will Do
Perform oversight and provide guidance to organizations required to implement DOE Order 474.2, Material Control and Accountability. Assign to support specific Material Balance Areas (MBAs) and gain a strong understanding of MC&A requirements and operations within assigned MBAs. Build professional relationships to ensure compliance with production and research operations supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory Weapons Production mission.
Perform Material Balance Area Custodian duties as a Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2 or 3.
Conduct audits and appraisals of selected nuclear material accounting functions.
Identify potential physical inventory issues and recommend solutions prior to inventories.
Issue and monitor Action Forms to closure.
Monitor, analyze, and correct variances between site nuclear material inventory records and external databases.
Apply statistical inventory models to determine significance of inventory variances.
Mentor customers and NMCA staff.
Additional responsibilities for Specialist 3
Ensure compliance with nuclear material control and accountability regulations.
Assist operational staff in inventory preparation.
Guide operational organizations on staying in compliance.
Engage with operations on new projects or changes to existing projects.
Respond to abnormal conditions.
Participate in fact findings and process improvement exercises.
Mentor less experienced staff.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Specialized knowledge in nuclear facility operations, MBA custodian duties, or related nuclear material processes.
Experience analyzing, monitoring, correcting, and balancing inventory data following accounting best practices and routine inventory cycles.
Experience in nuclear material physical inventories and audits.
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and analytical ability to execute accounting decisions consistent with NMCA regulatory drivers.
Intermediate Excel skills for report generation, presentation, and trending.
Additional Requirements for Specialist 3
Advanced knowledge in nuclear facility operations, MBA custodian duties, or related nuclear material processes.
Knowledge of NMCA requirements per DOE O 474.2.
Extensive experience with nuclear material accountability systems such as LANMAS.
Advanced skill interpreting inventory transactions to ensure good business practices and policy adherence.
Education / Experience
Specialist 2: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience (or equivalent).
Specialist 3: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience (or equivalent).
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of TA55‑RD‑585 requirements.
Experience with scientific work or operations within TA‑55 material balance areas.
Experience implementing process improvement projects to improve efficiency and quality.
Work Environment
May require off‑normal hours, including shiftwork, nights, and weekends.
Work Location
Los Alamos, NM – onsite location at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Position Commitment
Regular appointment employees must serve a continuous service period of one year to be eligible to apply for posted jobs. Current employees not yet having served the required time may only apply with managerial approval.
Citizenship Restrictions
Citizens of the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau special administrative regions) and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Security Clearance
Position requires Q clearance. Clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in rare circumstances.
Applicants must comply with the DOE Human Reliability Program and new‑employment drug testing. Marijuana use, although legal in some states, is prohibited under federal law for this position.
Benefits
Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with 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)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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 or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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Perform oversight and provide guidance to organizations required to implement DOE Order 474.2, Material Control and Accountability. Assign to support specific Material Balance Areas (MBAs) and gain a strong understanding of MC&A requirements and operations within assigned MBAs. Build professional relationships to ensure compliance with production and research operations supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory Weapons Production mission.
Perform Material Balance Area Custodian duties as a Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2 or 3.
Conduct audits and appraisals of selected nuclear material accounting functions.
Identify potential physical inventory issues and recommend solutions prior to inventories.
Issue and monitor Action Forms to closure.
Monitor, analyze, and correct variances between site nuclear material inventory records and external databases.
Apply statistical inventory models to determine significance of inventory variances.
Mentor customers and NMCA staff.
Additional responsibilities for Specialist 3
Ensure compliance with nuclear material control and accountability regulations.
Assist operational staff in inventory preparation.
Guide operational organizations on staying in compliance.
Engage with operations on new projects or changes to existing projects.
Respond to abnormal conditions.
Participate in fact findings and process improvement exercises.
Mentor less experienced staff.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Specialized knowledge in nuclear facility operations, MBA custodian duties, or related nuclear material processes.
Experience analyzing, monitoring, correcting, and balancing inventory data following accounting best practices and routine inventory cycles.
Experience in nuclear material physical inventories and audits.
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and analytical ability to execute accounting decisions consistent with NMCA regulatory drivers.
Intermediate Excel skills for report generation, presentation, and trending.
Additional Requirements for Specialist 3
Advanced knowledge in nuclear facility operations, MBA custodian duties, or related nuclear material processes.
Knowledge of NMCA requirements per DOE O 474.2.
Extensive experience with nuclear material accountability systems such as LANMAS.
Advanced skill interpreting inventory transactions to ensure good business practices and policy adherence.
Education / Experience
Specialist 2: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience (or equivalent).
Specialist 3: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience (or equivalent).
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of TA55‑RD‑585 requirements.
Experience with scientific work or operations within TA‑55 material balance areas.
Experience implementing process improvement projects to improve efficiency and quality.
Work Environment
May require off‑normal hours, including shiftwork, nights, and weekends.
Work Location
Los Alamos, NM – onsite location at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Position Commitment
Regular appointment employees must serve a continuous service period of one year to be eligible to apply for posted jobs. Current employees not yet having served the required time may only apply with managerial approval.
Citizenship Restrictions
Citizens of the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau special administrative regions) and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Security Clearance
Position requires Q clearance. Clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in rare circumstances.
Applicants must comply with the DOE Human Reliability Program and new‑employment drug testing. Marijuana use, although legal in some states, is prohibited under federal law for this position.
Benefits
Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with 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)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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 or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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