Non-Destructive Assay Manager - Materials Science Division

LLNL•Livermore, CA

4d•$175,530 - $222,564

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a Non-Destructive Assay Manager to provide day-to-day management and technical leadership for Superblock Count Lab within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate. The role oversees operations, functions, disciplines, and personnel performing radiological measurements to characterize nuclear materials while meeting regulatory requirements and operational demands. The manager is responsible for safe, efficient NDA laboratory operations, including oversight of assay activities; operating and maintaining equipment used for gamma spectroscopy, calorimetry, and neutron multiplicity; and analyzing collected data to determine isotopic abundance and mass. Work involves containerized radioactive materials in a high-hazard nuclear facility. The manager reports to the Associate Superblock Director for Integration and Planning and supports the development of efficient Superblock processes and functions. The position is in the Materials Science Division within the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate, supporting Strategic Deterrence. It is a flexible-term appointment for a definite period not to exceed six years; a final candidate who is a Career Indefinite employee may maintain that status if funding allows.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Significant experience as a Senior Certified Fissile Material Handler and as an RMA Supervisor or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge of at least two of the following: radiation interactions, nuclear physics, nondestructive assay instrumentation, equipment maintenance, software design, or electronics.
Advanced communication, facilitation, negotiation, and collaboration skills for advising and working with technical staff and management at all levels, and presenting to large, diverse audiences.
Significant team-building and conflict-resolution experience, including organizing and coordinating multiple, frequently conflicting concurrent tasks with attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Significant project or program management experience, including scheduling, cost estimating, risk analysis, reporting, or purchasing and procurement of high-cost instrumentation.
Demonstrated independent judgment and advanced analytical, technical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to accomplish objectives safely and compliantly in a nuclear facility.

Nice To Haves

M.S. or other degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Familiarity with DOE Nuclear Facility, Quality Assurance, and ES&H requirements.
Significant experience handling radioactive, pyrophoric, or other hazardous materials.
Significant experience troubleshooting and maintaining instruments.
Advanced knowledge of programming languages such as C#, LabView, SQL, Rs Logix, Matlab, and VBA.
Experience with FRAM, MGA, INCC, and MultiCal NDA analysis software.

Responsibilities

Manage resources and develop programs to sustain core competencies and improve Superblock Count Lab posture and measurement capabilities.
Provide technical leadership and direction to the Superblock NDA Group, and train and retain staff to support mission execution, programmatic interfaces, and technical performance.
Perform Responsible Individual duties for the Superblock NDA Count Labs and manage the team's daily operations.
Engage Superblock stakeholders to support integration and teaming, and establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with leads, stakeholders, and senior leaders.
Influence the development and implementation of NDA strategic goals and objectives.
Direct Count Lab priorities and strategic goals in alignment with the Superblock Associate Director for Integration and Planning's prioritization efforts.
Oversee non-destructive assay operations, including the operation and maintenance of detectors and associated equipment for gamma spectroscopy, calorimetry, and neutron multiplicity, and the analysis of data for isotopic abundance and mass quantification.
Perform other duties as assigned.