Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago
Senior Safeguards & Security Specialist (Accountable Nuclear Material Custodian)
Mercury, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $121K/yr
5+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) operates the Nevada National Security Site, ensuring the security of the United States through high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities. They are seeking a Senior Safeguards & Security Specialist to oversee the safeguards program for nuclear material control and accountability, ensuring compliance and providing technical leadership.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, and implement facility and project specific plans and procedures
Provide oversight to ensure proper control and accountability of accountable NM at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) are complied with to include, but not limited to: Proper safeguarding and storage of NM. Proper documentation of transfers and receipts of materials; determination of need for and the proper application of tamper indicating devices. Coordination and oversight of physical inventories
Participation in assessments/performance tests; review procedures and plans; obtain and maintain all training as assigned
Coordinate and perform inventory activities and item reconciliation; perform backup duties for other Nuclear Material Custodians; and be trained in NM measurements to include verification and confirmation measurements
This position provides technical leadership and direction to include identifying, evaluating and compiling detailed technical information related to the mission and process in regard to accountable NM; interface with the management of the facility and/or operation in which accountable NM is located; troubleshoot anomalies related to accountable NM; inventory difference investigation, calculations, and resolution; assist in development of corrective actions for any identified deficiencies; participate in management reviews of issues involving accountable NM; develop and maintain appropriate documentation for assigned areas. Position interacts with a broad range of NNSS management and staff, national laboratory representatives, and various government agencies
Performs other related work as assigned by supervisor or management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience
Ability to learn and understand the Local Area Nuclear Material Accounting System (LANMAS) is required
Participate in Human Reliability Program (HRP)
Become and Radiological Worker I qualified within three months of start date
Demonstrated success in providing customer support and interface
Experience in interacting with a broad range of management, staff, and various government agencies
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, and successful problem resolution and negotiation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
This position requires unescorted access to radiological and Material Access Areas
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada)
Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change)
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required
Must possess a valid driver's license
Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Preferred
Ability to provide input on hardware and software requirements for Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) systems at the NNSS is desired
Knowledge of NNSS programs and operations, familiarity with interpreting and implementing MSTS and Department of Energy policies, procedures, and practices and experience working in a multidisciplinary environment is desired
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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