What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Nuclear Accountability Specialist position at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions?
Who We Are
As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.
Job Family
Safeguards & Security
Discipline
Nuclear Material Safeguards
Career Level
P2
Salary Range
$62,900 - $88,000
Note for Salary
This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.
Job Family Description
Site Security personnel safeguard individuals, property, information, and assets against potential threats and unwanted access. They monitor security systems and respond promptly to security incidents. They assess security and emergency risks and implement training and preventative measures. They ensure compliance with security procedures and requirements.
Discipline Description
Nuclear material safeguard specialists analyze the performance, documentation and compliance of technical special nuclear material theft and sabotage programs for facilities containing significant quantities of nuclear and chemical materials in support of site protection planning, and compliance with regulations. They oversee the tracking, documentation, and control of nuclear materials and assets within a facility or organization. They ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain accurate inventory records, and implement security measures to prevent loss or unauthorized access to nuclear materials. They perform assessments and develop physical, policy, and procedural improvements to correct identified weaknesses.
Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include
Serve as the primary interface for material shipments and receipts that will impact nuclear material inventories. This position is responsible for performing accounting functions applied to nuclear material management. Position requires detailed analysis of nuclear inventory information, monitoring /evaluation of process activities and reconciling nuclear material inventories. This position is responsible for accurately maintaining the nuclear material accounting system (LANMAS/SRSMAS) to be current, maintain NMC&A forms to ensure that inputs into the system are consistent, chronological and/or sequential and auditable in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAPP), supports analyzing and reporting of nuclear inventory data, monitoring and reconciling nuclear material accounts, preparing inventory statements and transactions. This position is also responsible for reporting all shipments and receipts to Nuclear Materials Management Safeguards Systems (NMMSS) and other reporting agencies as required. This position participates in audits/assessments of selected nuclear material accounting functions, monitors, analyzes and corrects discrepancies between SRS and DOE/NRC HQ databases and is also responsible for annual inventory reports, month-end closing, year-end closing and other reconciliations and reports as required. Finally, this position supports accounting oversight functions of all operational MBAs, providing recommendations to management for procedures and process improvements.
Required Qualifications
Nuclear Material Control & Accountability experience
Nuclear material transportation or operations experience (i.e. experience in a previous job where the individual performed nuclear material handling or transportation functions, etc.).
Career Band
Professional
Career Band Description
Requires a working knowledge and experience in own field, while building knowledge of the company and customers, under a moderate level of guidance and direction.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Clearance Required To Perform Job
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What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options - Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Employer paid life insurance with buy up options - Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability - 401(k) with Employer Match - Various wellness programs - Paid Time Off and Holidays - Discounts and other supplemental benefits SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to: Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer. Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources. Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence. Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace. Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Note
SRNS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
04-Feb-2026
As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.
Job Family
Safeguards & Security
Discipline
Nuclear Material Safeguards
Career Level
P2
Salary Range
$62,900 - $88,000
Note for Salary
This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.
Job Family Description
Site Security personnel safeguard individuals, property, information, and assets against potential threats and unwanted access. They monitor security systems and respond promptly to security incidents. They assess security and emergency risks and implement training and preventative measures. They ensure compliance with security procedures and requirements.
Discipline Description
Nuclear material safeguard specialists analyze the performance, documentation and compliance of technical special nuclear material theft and sabotage programs for facilities containing significant quantities of nuclear and chemical materials in support of site protection planning, and compliance with regulations. They oversee the tracking, documentation, and control of nuclear materials and assets within a facility or organization. They ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain accurate inventory records, and implement security measures to prevent loss or unauthorized access to nuclear materials. They perform assessments and develop physical, policy, and procedural improvements to correct identified weaknesses.
Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include
Serve as the primary interface for material shipments and receipts that will impact nuclear material inventories. This position is responsible for performing accounting functions applied to nuclear material management. Position requires detailed analysis of nuclear inventory information, monitoring /evaluation of process activities and reconciling nuclear material inventories. This position is responsible for accurately maintaining the nuclear material accounting system (LANMAS/SRSMAS) to be current, maintain NMC&A forms to ensure that inputs into the system are consistent, chronological and/or sequential and auditable in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAPP), supports analyzing and reporting of nuclear inventory data, monitoring and reconciling nuclear material accounts, preparing inventory statements and transactions. This position is also responsible for reporting all shipments and receipts to Nuclear Materials Management Safeguards Systems (NMMSS) and other reporting agencies as required. This position participates in audits/assessments of selected nuclear material accounting functions, monitors, analyzes and corrects discrepancies between SRS and DOE/NRC HQ databases and is also responsible for annual inventory reports, month-end closing, year-end closing and other reconciliations and reports as required. Finally, this position supports accounting oversight functions of all operational MBAs, providing recommendations to management for procedures and process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field
- Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered
Nuclear Material Control & Accountability experience
Nuclear material transportation or operations experience (i.e. experience in a previous job where the individual performed nuclear material handling or transportation functions, etc.).
Career Band
Professional
Career Band Description
- Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
- Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
- Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
- May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise
Requires a working knowledge and experience in own field, while building knowledge of the company and customers, under a moderate level of guidance and direction.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Clearance Required To Perform Job
Q
What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options - Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Employer paid life insurance with buy up options - Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability - 401(k) with Employer Match - Various wellness programs - Paid Time Off and Holidays - Discounts and other supplemental benefits SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to: Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer. Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources. Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence. Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace. Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Note
SRNS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
04-Feb-2026
Salary : $62,900 - $88,000