Radiation Safety Program Analyst

SAIC • Albuquerque, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Radiation Safety Program Analyst to support the Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DNWS) at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. This full-time, on-site role supports DNWS’s training and education mission by helping implement the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Radiation Safety Program. The analyst supports the use, management, and governance of licensed byproduct and special nuclear material while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe, mission-effective use across DNWS programs.

The role supports the DNWS Radiation Safety Officer, conducts inspections and audits, develops radiation safety training, coordinates with regulatory and oversight bodies, advises leadership, maintains program records, mitigates safety risks, and contributes to radiation safety procedures and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiological Science, Nuclear Engineering, or a related physical or natural science field.
• 10 years of directly related experience in radiation safety program management.
• Demonstrated experience managing radioactive material licenses and ensuring compliance with NRC, DoD, or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
• Experience conducting radiological inspections, surveys, and audits in an operational or institutional setting.
• Experience developing and delivering radiation safety training to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce regulatory correspondence, program documentation, and briefings for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple compliance requirements in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of NRC-recognized radiation safety training or equivalent formal coursework.
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) certification or demonstrated experience performing RSO functions in a licensed facility.
• Prior experience supporting radiation safety programs within a DoD, DOE/NNSA, or other federal government environment.
• Familiarity with DTRA’s radiation safety program structure and associated regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the DNWS Radiation Safety Officer in managing DTRA radioactive material license obligations and maintaining compliance with applicable federal regulations, DoD directives, and NRC requirements.
• Conduct routine and special radiological inspections, surveys, and audits to verify safe handling, storage, and use of licensed byproduct and special nuclear material at DNWS facilities.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain radiation safety training programs for DNWS personnel.
• Serve as a primary regulatory point of contact with the NRC, DTRA, and other oversight bodies; prepare documentation, respond to inquiries, and support inspections.
• Advise DNWS leadership on radiation safety policy, regulatory developments, and opportunities to improve the program.
• Maintain accurate records of radioactive material inventories, personnel dosimetry, training completion, and inspection findings to support audit readiness and license renewals.
• Identify and mitigate radiological safety risks, develop corrective action plans, and track findings through resolution.
• Support development and revision of standard operating procedures, safety plans, and program documentation related to radiation safety and radioactive material management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior