Location: Los Alamos, NM
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**This position is open for external candidates only to apply.** **What You Will Do** The Safeguards - Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (SP-NMCA) Group is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Physical Inventory Officer (PIO) to support Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMCA) operations and physical inventory activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring Los Alamos National Laboratory's compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) requirements governing the accountability, control, and management of nuclear materials. **MC&A Specialist ($87,800-$143,000)** As the Physical Inventory Officer (PIO), you will play a lead role in planning, coordinating, and conducting nuclear material physical inventory to ensure compliance with DOE and NNSA requirements. Responsibilities include organizing and facilitating Physical Inventory Quality Committee meetings; partnering with LANL organizations and operational groups to establish, maintain, and decommission Material Balance Areas (MBAs) and locations where nuclear material is handled; and providing technical guidance and support on Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMCA) matters to Laboratory organizations, stakeholders, and personnel. This position also provides direction on the implementation of NMCA policies, regulations, and program requirements, while delivering in-person training and support to NMCA Associates and other staff as needed. **What You Need** **Minimum Job Requirements:** - Organizational and Operational Skills - Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments in support of operational objectives and regulatory requirements. Experience developing practical solutions that improve workflow efficiency, operational effectiveness, and process performance. - Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Demonstrated ability to evaluate and resolve both routine and complex operational i