{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"07de49dfe9c303a9d71c6d8a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07de49dfe9c303a9d71c6d8a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07de49dfe9c303a9d71c6d8a","title":"NMC&A Advisor (Principal Technical Advisor)","description":"SRPPF NMC&A Advisor ( Principal Technical Advisor)\nLocation: Aiken, SC (On-site – supporting the Savannah River Site)\nPay Rate: $135–$145/hr\nContract: 1-year base with one (1) 1-year option period\nWork Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM\nClearance: DOE \"Q\" required\nAbout the Role\nWe are recruiting a Principal Technical Advisor to serve as an expert on Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) processes in support of the SRPPF program at the Savannah River Site. In this role, you will establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements, develop leading-edge methods and technologies to mitigate programmatic and operational deficiencies, and provide expert technical guidance and leadership on the resolution of atypical, highly complex issues affecting program operations.\nWorking independently with limited direction, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams on highly visible, business-sensitive project work; ensure NMC&A requirements from the current DOE Order are incorporated into facility design and schedule; and mentor and develop the next generation of NMC&A staff. The role interacts with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, oversight panels, and other external organizations on substantive technical matters.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as an expert on Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) processes at the Savannah River Site.\nEnsure NMC&A requirements from the current DOE Order for Nuclear Material Control and Accountability are incorporated into the design and schedule of the facility.\nProvide expert technical guidance and leadership on problem resolution by assessing atypical, unusually complex issues impacting the future role of the organization and program operations.\nProvide expert leadership of multi-disciplinary teams engaged in highly visible, business-sensitive project work involving complex problems and key budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues.\nDefine the scope of new project-type work and changing technical program requirements, and develop strategic plans for major new program areas and for resolving technical issues.\nRepresent the organization and its technical issues to internal and external customers; interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, oversight panels, and boards on substantive technical matters.\nProvide guidance to new NMC&A employees and support training development, mentorship, and the development of the next generation of staff.\nProvide technical and operational input on Authorization Basis Documents, technical reports, and program-level procedures, and to Training and Procedures support organizations.\nMake safety an integral part of each task; obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and stop work when continuing would create an unsafe condition.\nRequired Education & Experience\nBachelor's degree in a physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology) or engineering (chemical, nuclear, electrical, mechanical) field with 15 to 20 years' experience, preferably in nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management. This scope also accepts a Bachelor's degree in science, math, statistics, accounting, or business administration with significant years of experience. An advanced degree to the Master's or PhD/Doctorate level is preferable and would proportionally reduce the years of experience required.\nTop Skills & Requirements\n20+ years of experience with Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) at a DOE/NNSA site.\nAdvanced knowledge of subjects such as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations, demonstrating a high level of proficiency.\nKnowledge of experimental design and project management.\nSecurity Clearance\nA DOE \"Q\" clearance is required for this position. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE \"Q\" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties; the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.\nPreferred Qualifications\nSubstantive management experience in these or related fields.\nExtensive hands-on experience with computers and various types of software, knowledge of administrative systems, and previous assignments in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, or business-type functions such as finance, operational and/or program/project planning and scheduling, information resources, or procurement operations.\nCandidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.\nContract Details\nDuration: 1-year base contract with the option to extend for one (1) additional 1-year option period. Option periods are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.\nEstimated Hours: 2,080 straight time + 200 overtime per year.\nWork Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM. 100% on-site; local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.\nTravel\nTravel may be required and must be approved in advance by the hiring manager.\nInterview Process\nInterviews are conducted by phone or via Microsoft Teams.\nWhy Work at COMPA Industries?\nWe strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.\nFor over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.\nCOMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.","company":"Compaindustries","rawCompany":"compaindustries","city":"Aiken","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T13:25:15.615Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2161.00","title":"Nuclear Engineers","slug":"nuclear-engineers"},{"code":"19-4051.00","title":"Nuclear Technicians","slug":"nuclear-technicians"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"221113","title":"Nuclear Electric Power Generation","slug":"nuclear-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"NMC&A Advisor (Principal Technical Advisor)","description":"SRPPF NMC&A Advisor ( Principal Technical Advisor)\nLocation: Aiken, SC (On-site – supporting the Savannah River Site)\nPay Rate: $135–$145/hr\nContract: 1-year base with one (1) 1-year option period\nWork Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM\nClearance: DOE \"Q\" required\nAbout the Role\nWe are recruiting a Principal Technical Advisor to serve as an expert on Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) processes in support of the SRPPF program at the Savannah River Site. In this role, you will establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements, develop leading-edge methods and technologies to mitigate programmatic and operational deficiencies, and provide expert technical guidance and leadership on the resolution of atypical, highly complex issues affecting program operations.\nWorking independently with limited direction, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams on highly visible, business-sensitive project work; ensure NMC&A requirements from the current DOE Order are incorporated into facility design and schedule; and mentor and develop the next generation of NMC&A staff. The role interacts with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, oversight panels, and other external organizations on substantive technical matters.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as an expert on Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) processes at the Savannah River Site.\nEnsure NMC&A requirements from the current DOE Order for Nuclear Material Control and Accountability are incorporated into the design and schedule of the facility.\nProvide expert technical guidance and leadership on problem resolution by assessing atypical, unusually complex issues impacting the future role of the organization and program operations.\nProvide expert leadership of multi-disciplinary teams engaged in highly visible, business-sensitive project work involving complex problems and key budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues.\nDefine the scope of new project-type work and changing technical program requirements, and develop strategic plans for major new program areas and for resolving technical issues.\nRepresent the organization and its technical issues to internal and external customers; interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, oversight panels, and boards on substantive technical matters.\nProvide guidance to new NMC&A employees and support training development, mentorship, and the development of the next generation of staff.\nProvide technical and operational input on Authorization Basis Documents, technical reports, and program-level procedures, and to Training and Procedures support organizations.\nMake safety an integral part of each task; obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and stop work when continuing would create an unsafe condition.\nRequired Education & Experience\nBachelor's degree in a physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology) or engineering (chemical, nuclear, electrical, mechanical) field with 15 to 20 years' experience, preferably in nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management. This scope also accepts a Bachelor's degree in science, math, statistics, accounting, or business administration with significant years of experience. An advanced degree to the Master's or PhD/Doctorate level is preferable and would proportionally reduce the years of experience required.\nTop Skills & Requirements\n20+ years of experience with Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) at a DOE/NNSA site.\nAdvanced knowledge of subjects such as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations, demonstrating a high level of proficiency.\nKnowledge of experimental design and project management.\nSecurity Clearance\nA DOE \"Q\" clearance is required for this position. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE \"Q\" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties; the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.\nPreferred Qualifications\nSubstantive management experience in these or related fields.\nExtensive hands-on experience with computers and various types of software, knowledge of administrative systems, and previous assignments in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, or business-type functions such as finance, operational and/or program/project planning and scheduling, information resources, or procurement operations.\nCandidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.\nContract Details\nDuration: 1-year base contract with the option to extend for one (1) additional 1-year option period. Option periods are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.\nEstimated Hours: 2,080 straight time + 200 overtime per year.\nWork Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM. 100% on-site; local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.\nTravel\nTravel may be required and must be approved in advance by the hiring manager.\nInterview Process\nInterviews are conducted by phone or via Microsoft Teams.\nWhy Work at COMPA Industries?\nWe strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.\nFor over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.\nCOMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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