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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 4 hours ago

Nuclear Fuel Cycle Analyst - R&D Staff

Tennessee (TN)

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory with a legacy of addressing the nation’s pressing challenges. The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Analyst will perform analysis and research in support of nuclear non-proliferation efforts, including nuclear material security and forensic analysis, while collaborating with national security agencies.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Produce peer-reviewed papers and briefings of analytical assessments on nuclear programs and issues

Generate analytical assessments on nuclear processing technologies to include process operations, engineering, and technical developments

Provide expertise on nuclear material issues including site security, material transportation, and material characterization

Present briefings and classroom instruction related to the nuclear fuel cycle (NFC)

Interact and collaborate with agencies and members of the national security community

Abide by all environmental, safety, health and quality requirements and implement practices per ORNL’s Standards-based Management System (SBMS)

Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation of the Directorate’s values and ethics

Occasional domestic travel is required

Qualification

Nuclear fuel cycleTechnical analysisGovernment agency experienceQ clearanceWritten communicationOral communicationTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

BS in engineering or other relevant technical field and 8 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Produce peer-reviewed papers and briefings of analytical assessments on nuclear programs and issues

Generate analytical assessments on nuclear processing technologies to include process operations, engineering, and technical developments

Provide expertise on nuclear material issues including site security, material transportation, and material characterization

Present briefings and classroom instruction related to the nuclear fuel cycle (NFC)

Interact and collaborate with agencies and members of the national security community

Abide by all environmental, safety, health and quality requirements and implement practices per ORNL's Standards-based Management System (SBMS)

Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation of the Directorate's values and ethics

Occasional domestic travel is required

Q clearance with SCI: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing

Preferred

Experience in the nuclear fuel cycle is desirable, including uranium mining/milling, uranium refining, UF6 production, uranium enrichment, reactor fuel fabrication, zirconium/hafnium separation, reactor operation, spent fuel reprocessing, highly enriched uranium, or plutonium processing

Experience providing and writing technical analysis for government agencies and senior level policy makers

Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD) or other government agencies is highly desirable

Active Q and/or TS clearance is a plus

Demonstrated ability and willingness to acquire new knowledge and learn new skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members

Ability to interact with sponsors and officials from other government agencies