Non-Destructive Assay Manager - Materials Science Division

LLNL•Livermore, CA

3d•$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 manager oversees operations, functions, disciplines, and personnel performing radiological measurements to characterize nuclear materials, ensuring work meets regulatory requirements and operational demands. The role is responsible for safe and efficient NDA laboratory operations, including oversight of assay work, operation and maintenance of detectors and associated equipment for gamma spectroscopy, calorimetry, and neutron multiplicity, and analysis of collected data for isotopic abundance and mass quantification. Work involves containerized radioactive materials in a high-hazard nuclear facility. Reporting to the Associate Superblock Director for Integration and Planning, the manager supports 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 manages resources and programs to sustain core competencies and improve the Count Lab’s posture and measurement capabilities; leads and develops the NDA Group; performs Responsible Individual duties for the Count Labs; and collaborates with Superblock stakeholders and leaders to shape priorities and strategic goals. This is a Flexible Term appointment for a definite period not to exceed six years. Career Indefinite status may be maintained for a final candidate who already has that status, should funding allow. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
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 two or more 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 experience in team building and conflict resolution, including 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, and 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 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 enhance Superblock Count Lab posture and measurement capabilities.
Provide technical leadership and direction to the Superblock NDA Group; train and retain staff needed to execute its mission, programmatic interfaces, and technical performance.
Perform Responsible Individual duties for the Superblock NDA Count Labs and manage the team’s daily operations.
Ensure safe and efficient NDA laboratory operations, including oversight of non-destructive assay operations and operation and maintenance of detectors and associated equipment for gamma spectroscopy, calorimetry, and neutron multiplicity.
Analyze collected data to quantify isotopic abundance and mass.
Engage Superblock stakeholders to support comprehensive integration and teaming, and maintain constructive 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 Superblock Integration and Planning ASD prioritization efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.