Material Control Lead

The Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) department is looking for a highly organized individual for the NMC&A Material Control Lead position which serves as the specialist for the material surveillance program. This will include executing assignments requiring the development of new or improved methodologies and procedures for the protection of Special Nuclear Materials (SNM). Most assignments will be performed independently and/or in consultation with organization management.

The position will provide oversight and direction to ensure material control is properly executed for accountable nuclear material based on a graded safeguards approach ensures that safeguards and storage of nuclear materials methodologies are implemented with supporting documentation and approvals. The position will be responsible for ensuring Daily Administrative Check (DAC) for Category I MBAs are based on Risk Assessments and are properly documented and executed. Coordination across various security disciplines is required to postulate sufficient protection of SNM and assist with the development of the Y-12 roll-up analysis. Establish requirements and controls for the Non-SNM door process and serve as a Senior Management Point of Contact with regards to the reviews and updates of Security Plans. Confirms that NMC&A material surveillance requirements are incorporated in operating procedures and provide material surveillance oversite briefings and training as needed.

This position will evaluate and assist in the implementation of the NMC&A requirements in operating areas by researching and evaluating methodologies for implementing NMC&A material surveillance requirements on current and new projects. Evaluate MBAs and transfers to MBAs for category/attractiveness level and roll up scenarios.

The position will be involved in the COMPASS process including the evaluation of reports for categorization into the COMPASS model coordinating data and assisting in the COMPASS process. Obtains rulings interpretations and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. Monitors or audits organizations to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures and will Conduct inquiries into security issues and prepare reports recommending preventive or corrective actions. May conduct material surveillance education classes.

• Experience/familiarity with Y-12 nuclear operations DYMCAS handling/storage/processing of accountable nuclear materials vulnerability assessments and roll up evaluations is highly desirable.
• Must have prior experience in facilities and a general knowledge of plant facilities and operations.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface effectively with various clients (production and support organizations). Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.