Non-Destructive Assay Program Manager

Centrus Global•Piketon, OH

About The Position

Centrus Energy is hiring a Non-Destructive Analysis (NDA) Program Manager to establish and manage an NDA program supporting safe, compliant enrichment operations and NRC-regulated nuclear operations. The manager will develop a mature in-house NDA measurement program, provide technical support to the nuclear material control and accountability program, and provide design and system support to the engineering organization. The role manages NDA programs and processes from initiation through steady-state operations, develops operational and maintenance procedures to optimize waste handling, and coordinates with operations, engineering, auditors, and regulators. The manager ensures work meets nuclear safety, quality assurance, configuration management, and security requirements; troubleshoots technical and operational challenges; and drives continuous improvement. The position also involves building, mentoring, and setting expectations for a team, and includes authority to stop work when safety or compliance is at risk. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Employment is subject to pre-employment identity and eligibility verification, a background check, and drug testing. Employees in clearance-required positions are also subject to random and incident- or suspicion-based drug testing, and federal background investigations and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a scientific or engineering field, or equivalent experience with measurement programs associated with radioactive isotopes.
At least 5 years of experience leading and managing NDA programs in an industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of scientific principles, laboratory processes, and regulatory expectations.
Familiarity with safe handling of classified materials and regulated nuclear processes.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug testing; clearance-related federal background investigation is also required.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with NDA principles and equipment.
Experience managing programs that conduct NDA measurements in nuclear facilities or similar operations.
An advanced degree in a related scientific or engineering field, or equivalent analytical experience measuring uranium and other radioactive isotopes.
Solid understanding of federal and state regulations relevant to nuclear, chemical, or laboratory environments.
Active Q or Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage the development of an NDA program supporting enrichment operations.
Develop an in-house NDA measurement program and manage its processes from initiation through steady-state operations.
Provide technical support to the nuclear material control and accountability program.
Provide design and system support to the engineering organization.
Develop operational and maintenance procedures to optimize waste handling efforts.
Coordinate with operations, engineering, auditors, and regulators.
Ensure work aligns with nuclear safety, quality assurance, configuration management, and security requirements.
Maintain team focus, troubleshoot technical and operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement across the NDA program.
Set expectations for, build, and mentor the team.
Stop work when safety or compliance is at risk.