Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist

COMPA Industries•Aiken, SC

3d•$65 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist position supporting DOE/NNSA operations in Aiken, SC. Impact As a Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of nuclear material accounting systems that support national security missions. Your expertise will directly influence regulatory compliance, system performance, and the successful deployment of nuclear material accountability solutions across DOE/NNSA facilities.

Requirements

Candidates must have significant experience supporting Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) programs at a DOE/NNSA site, including hands-on use of LANMAS (Local Area Nuclear Material Accounting Software).
Applicants without direct DOE/NNSA nuclear material accounting experience, LANMAS expertise, or familiarity with Savannah River Site (SRS) practices will not be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field (Accounting preferred) OR 8+ years of NMC&A experience in lieu of degree
12+ years of accounting or nuclear inventory experience OR Advanced degree (MBA/MS) with 2+ years of experience
Strong knowledge of: Nuclear material accounting principles (accounting, chemistry, physics), DOE nuclear material accounting systems and reporting requirements, Nuclear material measurement techniques
Strong computer proficiency for data analysis, reporting, and complex problem solving
Extensive experience with Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) at DOE/NNSA sites
Hands-on experience with LANMAS and day-to-day nuclear material accounting
Familiarity with Savannah River Site (SRS) nuclear material accounting practices
Experience supporting compliance programs, audits, performance testing, and system effectiveness
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Clearance (active clearance preferred)
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Experience developing software requirements for nuclear accounting systems
Experience supporting system integrations and enterprise deployments
CPA certification
QMF / SQL training

Responsibilities

Lead the NMC&A Program Topical Area, including system effectiveness, material control, and site-wide program oversight
Develop and manage the Site NMC&A System Effectiveness Plan and Annual Effectiveness Report
Oversee Manual 14Q procedures, including reviews, revisions, and approvals
Lead self-assessments, anomaly tracking, and corrective action programs (STAR)
Develop Lines of Inquiry (LOIs) and approve NMC&A Self-Assessment Cards
Plan and execute Performance Testing (PT) and Enterprise Assessments (EA/LNPT)
Serve as NMC&A Training SME:
Develop, maintain, and deliver SRNS and NTC training programs
Support operational and mission activities:
Perform Management Field Observations (MFOs)
Assist with budget projections and program planning
Support Classification Office and Security Risk Assessments (SRA)
Interface with IAEA and DOE/NNSA stakeholders
Provide leadership and oversight:
Approve purchase requisitions
Act as backup Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Provide recommendations on team performance and development
Lead development and communication of functional requirements for nuclear material accounting software
Support integration with enterprise data management systems in nuclear environments
Lead testing, evaluation, and deployment of accounting software solutions
Serve as SME for LANMAS and NMC&A processes at SRS and across DOE/NNSA sites
Support enterprise-level implementation and continuous improvement initiatives