Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) Specialist 

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: 40+

Work Location:  CA or UT (Hybrid - 2 weeks onsite / 2 weeks remote)

Duration:  Long Term - Hire options are flexible:

• Direct Hire Full Time Employee

  • 6-month contract-to-hire through staff aug

  • Staff Aug only

Project Details: Supports Valar Atomics' licensing department in advancing their upcoming DoD/DoE, fuel facility, and commercial nuclear projects. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in one or more of these areas.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement, and maintain the MC&A Plan and associated procedures.

• Oversee nuclear material measurements, physical inventories, and material transactions.

• Manage material balance areas (MBAs) and ensure timely reporting to NMMSS.

• Ensure facility compliance with DOE Orders 474.2 and 470.4B.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, internal reviews, and root cause analyses for safeguards anomalies.

• Manage the measurement control program including calibration, quality control, and uncertainty quantification.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Health Physics, or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

• Experience in MC&A or nuclear safeguards at a site handling Special Nuclear Material (commercial, DOE, NNSA, or National Laboratory).

• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE Orders 474.2 and 470.4B and NRC regulations (10 CFR 74).

• Experience with MC&A software systems; familiarity with NDA/DA techniques and statistical analysis methods preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.