RADIATION SAFETY ANALYST 3

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K retirement plan

On-site health centers

Job summary

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Radiation Protection Specialist to evaluate, implement, and control radioactive waste management programs ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will help develop policies for inspection standards, decontamination, emergency procedures, and waste handling while monitoring exposures and environmental releases.

The role requires degrees with substantial exempt experience, plus potential equivalent pathways (NNS Apprentice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with required experience or equivalent
• Master's Degree with 3+ years relevant exempt experience; PhD with no experience
• NNS Apprentice School, NNPS graduate or equivalent pathways accepted
• Multiple pathways allowed: military paygrade E-5+, or high school with 4–8 years of related exempt/non-exempt experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, implements, and controls radioactive waste management programs to protect against radiation hazards.
• Recommends and develops policies for inspection standards, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, waste handling, and disposal services.
• Controls personnel radiation exposures, environmental releases, and surface-type contaminants.
• Stays abreast of regulations and ensures radiation levels comply with standards.
• May develop and direct radiation training and monitoring programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

Associate's Degree or 2-year program + 2 years exempt experience or 4 years non-exempt experience

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years embedded experience (exempt)

High School/GED + 8 years embedded experience (non-exempt)

Job description

Req ID: 50388

Team: E85 RADIOLOGICAL CNTL

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $102,000.00 to $128,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Evaluates, implements, and controls companys radioactive waste management programs and procedures to protect against radiation hazards. Recommends and develops policies for inspection standards, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, waste handling, and disposal services. Controls personnel radiation exposures, environmental releases, and surface-type contaminants. Stays abreast of federal, state, local, and industry radiation protection regulations and ensures that radiation levels are in compliance with standards. May develop and direct radiation training and monitoring programs.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

Past U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience; for example RL or RM Division.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.