Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist

Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist

COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist position supporting DOE/NNSA operations in Aiken, SC.

Pay: $65–$70/hr
Location: Aiken, SC 
Schedule: Part-Time (~1300 hours/year | Mon–Thurs 6:30am–5:15pm)
Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must have significant experience supporting Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) programs at a DOE/NNSA site, including hands-on use of LANMAS (Local Area Nuclear Material Accounting Software).

Applicants without direct DOE/NNSA nuclear material accounting experience, LANMAS expertise, or familiarity with Savannah River Site (SRS) practices will not be considered.

Impact

As a Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of nuclear material accounting systems that support national security missions. Your expertise will directly influence regulatory compliance, system performance, and the successful deployment of nuclear material accountability solutions across DOE/NNSA facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the NMC&A Program Topical Area, including system effectiveness, material control, and site-wide program oversight

• Develop and manage the Site NMC&A System Effectiveness Plan and Annual Effectiveness Report

• Oversee Manual 14Q procedures, including reviews, revisions, and approvals

• Lead self-assessments, anomaly tracking, and corrective action programs (STAR)

• Develop Lines of Inquiry (LOIs) and approve NMC&A Self-Assessment Cards

• Plan and execute Performance Testing (PT) and Enterprise Assessments (EA/LNPT)

• Serve as NMC&A Training SME:

  • Develop, maintain, and deliver SRNS and NTC training programs

• Support operational and mission activities:

  • Perform Management Field Observations (MFOs)

  • Assist with budget projections and program planning

  • Support Classification Office and Security Risk Assessments (SRA)

  • Interface with IAEA and DOE/NNSA stakeholders

• Provide leadership and oversight:

  • Approve purchase requisitions

  • Act as backup Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

  • Provide recommendations on team performance and development

Nuclear Accounting Software & Systems Responsibilities

• Lead development and communication of functional requirements for nuclear material accounting software

• Support integration with enterprise data management systems in nuclear environments

• Lead testing, evaluation, and deployment of accounting software solutions

• Serve as SME for LANMAS and NMC&A processes at SRS and across DOE/NNSA sites

• Support enterprise-level implementation and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field (Accounting preferred)

  • OR 8 years of NMC&A experience in lieu of degree

• 12 years of accounting or nuclear inventory experience

  • OR Advanced degree (MBA/MS) with 2 years of experience

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Nuclear material accounting principles (accounting, chemistry, physics)

  • DOE nuclear material accounting systems and reporting requirements

  • Nuclear material measurement techniques

• Strong computer proficiency for data analysis, reporting, and complex problem solving

Required Skills

• Extensive experience with Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) at DOE/NNSA sites

• Hands-on experience with LANMAS and day-to-day nuclear material accounting

• Familiarity with Savannah River Site (SRS) nuclear material accounting practices

• Experience supporting compliance programs, audits, performance testing, and system effectiveness

Desired Skills

• Experience developing software requirements for nuclear accounting systems

• Experience supporting system integrations and enterprise deployments

• CPA certification

• QMF / SQL training

Security Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Clearance (active clearance preferred)

Interview Process

• MS Teams

Evaluation Criteria (PF-81)

• Technical Acceptability – 80%

• Price and Cost to Company – 20%

Contract Details

• Duration: 1 year with (2) one-year option periods

• Options are not guaranteed and exercised at manager discretion

• 3.5% annual escalation

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. COMPA Industries provides best-in-class professional, technical, and scientific services supporting mission-critical government operations.

For over 30 years, COMPA has partnered with leading organizations across the DOE complex to deliver high-impact solutions in highly regulated environments. Join a team where your expertise directly supports national security and advanced nuclear operations.

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Certain positions may require additional background screening in accordance with COMPA policy.

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