Nuclear MC&A Site Operations Leader

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an exceptional leader to manage the NMCA Site Operations Team. This role supports all operations that use accountable nuclear material, including inventories, accountability transactions, anomaly responses, and continuous improvement efforts.

The position requires comfort interfacing with LANL and DOE/NNSA management. The candidate will mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure performance against milestones while maintaining strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and developing employees, strong integrity and accountability, focus on quality and excellence.
• Experience managing budgets and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to mentor, build teams, and resolve complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NMCA Site Operations Team coordinating all operations with accountable nuclear material.
• Oversee physical inventories, transactions in the LANL material accountability system, and anomaly responses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and mentor MC&A staff.
• Engage with management at LANL and DOE/NNSA to anticipate challenges and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Monitor milestones and progress, coordinating with program managers and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Problem Solving

Execution

Influence

Strategic Planning

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an exceptional leader to manage the NMCA Site Operations Team. This role supports all operations that use accountable nuclear material, including inventories, accountability transactions, anomaly responses, and continuous improvement efforts.

The position requires comfort interfacing with LANL and DOE/NNSA management. The candidate will mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure performance against milestones while maintaining strong collaboration with