Material Control & Accountability-Technical Advisor

Pro2Serve; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

Comprehensive leave program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pro2Serve is seeking a candidate for technical support services to the Department of Energy's Project Management Office in Aiken, SC. The successful candidate will possess a degree in engineering or related field, along with extensive technical experience in nuclear safeguards and security, and project management.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex technical and operational problems effectively. Pro2Serve offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of directly relevant technical experience.
• Subject-matter expert status throughout the DOE nuclear complex.
• Knowledge of physical and digital security systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support for the Project Management Office.
• Support NNSA in evaluation of safeguards and security strategies.
• Assist in security risk assessments and corrective actions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Statistical knowledge

Proficiency in MC&A measurement techniques

Time-management and organizational skills

Education

Degree in engineering, science, or related discipline

Advanced degree

Tools

Gamma spectroscopy

Neutron coincidence counting

Analytical chemistry methods

Job description

Company Description

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve) is a nationally‑recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve delivers solutions that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government and private clients in the defense, energy, science, nuclear defense, nonproliferation, and environmental markets.

Job Description

Provide technical and administrative support services for the Project Management Office (PMO, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) office of Acquisition and Project Management (APM).

The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, work independently and collaboratively, thrive on exceeding expectations, be highly organized, and be adept at managing multiple projects or initiatives concurrently.

• Support NNSA in the integration, review, and evaluation of safeguards, security, and emergency management strategies for the protection of the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) nuclear materials and personnel.
• Provide oversight of the development of the NMC&A strategy, plan, and measurement equipment and techniques for all facets of the process.
• Participate as a subject‑matter expert individually or within teams comprised of engineers from multiple disciplines to analyze and resolve complex technical and operational problems.
• Assist in the scheduling, coordination, and conduct of security risk assessments of the contractor and NNSA as directed. Review findings of security risk assessments and ensure that proposed corrective actions are compliant with applicable guidelines, laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Provide recommendations on the effectiveness of proposed corrective actions to NNSA for final approval prior to implementation.
• Develop multiple crosswalks and matrices, review NNSA policy documents (NAPs) analyses, plans, and implementation procedures, and cross‑check other federal procedures for references to superseded directives or orders on a periodic basis.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 20 years of directly relevant technical experience.
• Subject‑matter expert status throughout the DOE nuclear complex.
• Expert knowledge in nuclear material control and accountability (NMC&A) and physical protection as applied to DOE Order requirements within the SRPPF project; integration of these disciplines into a comprehensive safeguards and security program is paramount.
• Proficiency in MC&A measurement techniques, including destructive analysis, nondestructive assay, gamma spectroscopy, neutron coincidence counting, calorimetry, mass spectrometry, and analytical chemistry methods.
• Strong understanding of statistics and measurement uncertainty, including error propagation, bias and precision, uncertainty analysis, control charts, and sampling methods.
• Knowledge of physical and digital security systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated history of resolving difficult technical issues to satisfactory and successful conclusions.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and conduct activities and communicate with all levels of management and staff verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time‑management and organizational skills, including prioritization under strict deadlines and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant experience and technical expertise related to the SRPPF project and associated DOE orders and directives.
• Management‑level experience at DOE sites in Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) and Emergency Preparedness Program.

Duration

Direct hire

Federal Government Clearance

This position may require obtaining a federal government clearance. The candidate may need to undergo drug screening and a background investigation. Subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer

Pro2Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities, Females, Disabled, Veterans). The company is an affirmative action employer for Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabled, and LGBT.

Benefits

• Major medical plan with prescription card, dental plan, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive leave program
• Paid holidays

Pay Rate

Applicants should include salary or hourly rate requirements in their resume or cover letter.

Job Location

Aiken, SC