NMCA Specialist I

DUF6-MCS LLC; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MCSA in Piketon, Ohio is seeking a position that provides on-site oversight of field operations involving accountable nuclear materials. The role focuses on assisting operations with movements, verifying transfer documents, and ensuring activities align with procedures and regulatory requirements.

You will perform field-based surveillance, report discrepancies, support training, and help maintain material control systems, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, or related field.
• 0-3 years of general operational, inventory control, or field inspection experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain HSPD-12 credential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine NMCA material movements and shipments.
• Verify transfer documentation and input data into accountability systems.
• Conduct routine compliance assessments and field surveillance.
• Identify discrepancies or non-compliance and report to NMCA management.
• Support basic NMCA training and site safety procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Nuclear accountability systems

Job description

At MCSA, we know our success depends on our people. Every day, our employees support a mission that matters. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, developing our employees, and fostering a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking for meaning work and the opportunity to make an impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, this position provides routine, on-site oversight of field operations involving accountable nuclear materials. The role focuses on assisting operations with material movements, verifying transfer documentation, conducting basic compliance surveillance, and ensuring daily handling activities align with established procedures and regulatory requirements. The specific work assignment includes, but is not limited to:

Functional:

• Assists in providing NMCA oversight for routine nuclear material movements, transfers, receipts, and shipments.
• Verifies basic transfer documentation and assists operations with accurate data entry into accountability systems.
• Conducts routine compliance assessments, performance tests, and field surveillance of material handling.
• Identifies and reports potential discrepancies, vulnerabilities, or non-compliance issues to NMCA management.
• Assists in evaluating the basic form and concentration of nuclear materials to support category determinations.
• Applies a basic understanding of site procedures and regulatory requirements to daily field activities.
• Performs periodic checks of material balance areas to verify physical barriers and access controls.
• Supports investigations of minor material discrepancies or administrative anomalies.
• Reviews localized operational records and transfer logs for completeness and accuracy.
• Supports the delivery of basic NMCA training and awareness sessions for operations personnel.
• Participates in routine field-based self-assessments to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Follows all site safety regulations, procedures, and hazard controls during field operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field, science, business, or a closely related discipline.
• 0-3 years of general operational, inventory control, or field inspection experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credential

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.