Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist

Hukari Ascendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist

Duration: One (1) year with two (2) one-year option periods (options not guaranteed; exercised at hiring manager’s discretion)

Location: Onsite – Aiken, SC. Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate at their own expense preferred.

Short Summary about Job:

Hukari Ascendent is seeking a Lead Nuclear Accountability Specialist to support Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) programs at a DOE facility. This part-time, onsite role serves as the integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) for nuclear material accounting software, leads the NMC&A System Effectiveness Program, and provides authoritative guidance on all NMC&A processes and training. The anticipated work schedule is Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM–5:15 PM, with an estimated 1,300 straight-time hours per year.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field; concentration in accounting preferred
• 12 years of accounting or nuclear inventory experience; OR an advanced degree (MBA or MS) with 2 years’ experience
• Eight years of Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement
• Significant experience with Nuclear Material Control and Accountability at a DOE/NNSA site
• Significant experience with Local Area Nuclear Material Accounting Software (LANMAS) and day-to-day accounting operations
• Familiarity with nuclear material accounting practices and implementation at a DOE site
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting, chemistry, and physics as applied to tracking nuclear material
• General knowledge of nuclear material measurement techniques
• Computer proficiency for spreadsheets and analysis of complex issues
• Understanding of DOE nuclear material accounting systems and reporting requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (active clearance not required at time of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Query Management Facility (QMF) / SQL training
• Experience developing requirements for software

Hukari Ascendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

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Hukari Ascendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

Hukari Ascendent maintains a drug-free workplace.