# Nuclear Material Control and Accountability Specialist

**Company:** [Standard Nuclear](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/standard-nuclear)
**Location:** Idaho Falls, ID
**Role:** Other
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** nuclear material control, safeguards, Inventory Management, Regulatory Compliance, doe regulations, nrc regulations, iaea, material balance areas, non-destructive assay, analytical chemistry, metrology, Data Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-07-28

> The NMC&A Specialist ensures secure management, accurate tracking, and regulatory compliance of nuclear materials at a fuel production facility. Responsibilities include inventory control, reporting to DOE/NRC/IAEA, supporting audits, and collaborating with security and operations teams. Requires a bachelor's in a technical field and 3+ years in nuclear safeguards or related regulated environments.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in nuclear material control and accountability, safeguards, nuclear operations, fuel fabrication, or a regulated technical environment.
- Experience with nuclear material inventory systems, material balance areas, item control, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.
- Familiarity with NRC, DOE, or other nuclear safeguards and material accountability requirements.
- Experience working with uranium, nuclear fuel, radioactive materials, or controlled nuclear material preferred.
- Familiarity with non-destructive assay, analytical chemistry, metrology, sampling, or measurement uncertainty preferred.
- Strong data analysis skills and ability to work with detailed technical records and material balances.
- Experience developing or maintaining procedures, technical documentation, and compliance records.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, security, licensing, and EH&S teams.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in a regulated environment.

## Benefits

- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off, Holidays

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