Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist

Standard Nuclear•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. Standard Nuclear is seeking a Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist to ensuring secure management, accurate tracking, and regulatory compliance of all nuclear materials. This includes implementing systems that prevent unauthorized access, diversion, or misuse of materials, while maintaining full compliance with national and international nuclear safeguards requirements. The MC&A Specialist will develop and maintain accounting and inventory systems, support inspections and audits, and collaborate closely with security, engineering, and operations teams to safeguard nuclear materials. This complex, compliance-driven work requires exceptional attention to detail, technical knowledge of safeguards, and proactive problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Background in, Nuclear Safeguards, or related technical discipline; 3+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with DOE, NRC, or IAEA nuclear material safeguards programs.
Proven ability to manage nuclear material inventory systems and reporting requirements.
Familiarity with safeguards technologies such as non-destructive assay (NDA) and tamper-indicating devices.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with ability to work proactively and independently.

Responsibilities

Material Control & Inventory Management Maintain accurate, real-time records of all nuclear materials, including acquisition, usage, transfer, and disposal.
Conduct regular physical inventories and reconcile against accounting systems to ensure accuracy.
Implement and oversee tamper-indicating devices, seals, and barriers for nuclear material storage and transport.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting Prepare and submit required reports to the DOE, NRC, IAEA, and other relevant authorities.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and international nuclear material control regulations.
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and performance reviews.
Security & Safeguards Collaborate with security teams to implement deterrence and protective measures against theft, sabotage, or diversion.
Develop and enforce access protocols and handling procedures for sensitive materials.
Investigate discrepancies, losses, or potential diversion incidents and implement corrective actions.
Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to integrate MC&A controls into facility operations.
Communicate compliance status, risks, and corrective actions clearly to leadership and stakeholders.