SAIC

Radiation Safety Program Analyst

SAIC$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Radiological Science, Nuclear Engineering, or related field with 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience managing radioactive material licenses in compliance with NRC, DoD, or similar regulations.
  • Proficiency in conducting radiological inspections, surveys, and audits in operational settings.
  • Skill in developing and delivering radiation safety training for various audiences.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities for regulatory documentation and briefings.
  • Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented with experience managing compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Radiation Safety Officer in managing radioactive material license obligations and ensuring compliance.
  • Conduct regular and special inspections, surveys, and audits for safe handling and storage of radioactive materials.
  • Develop and maintain radiation safety training programs for staff compliance with regulations.
  • Act as the main contact for regulatory interactions with NRC, DTRA, and other entities, managing documentation and inquiries.
  • Advise leadership on radiation safety policy and program improvement opportunities.
  • Keep accurate records of radioactive materials, personnel dosimetry, training completion, and inspection results.
  • Identify radiological safety risks and create corrective action plans to resolve findings.

Benefits

  • Full-time, on-site role at Kirtland AFB, NM.
  • Opportunity to work with the Defense Nuclear Weapons School's critical training and education mission.
  • Engagement in regulatory compliance ensuring the safe use of radioactive materials.
  • Support in professional growth through the development and delivery of training programs.
  • Work in a dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities and compliance challenges.
Full Job Description
SAIC is seeking a Radiation Safety Program Analyst to support the Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DNWS) at Kirtland AFB, NM. This full-time, on-site role is vital to advancing DNWS's training and education mission by ensuring the effective implementation of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Radiation Safety Program within DNWS operations. The candidate will support the proper use, management, and governance of the department's portfolio of licensed byproduct and special nuclear material, ensuring full regulatory compliance while enabling safe and mission-effective use of radioactive materials across DNWS programs. Key Responsibilities Include: • Support the DNWS Radiation Safety Officer in the management of DTRA's radioactive material license obligations, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable federal regulations, DoD directives, and NRC requirements. • Conduct routine and special radiological inspections, surveys, and audits to verify safe handling, storage, and use of licensed byproduct and special nuclear material within DNWS facilities. • Develop, deliver, and maintain radiation safety training programs for DNWS personnel, ensuring staff are qualified and current in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements. • Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory interface with the NRC, DTRA, and other oversight bodies, preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting inspection activities. • Advise DNWS leadership on radiation safety policy, regulatory developments, and program improvement opportunities. • Maintain accurate records of radioactive material inventories, personnel dosimetry, training completion, and inspection findings in support of audit readiness and license renewals. • Identify and mitigate radiological safety risks, developing corrective action plans and tracking resolution of findings to closure. • Support the development and revision of standard operating procedures, safety plans, and program documentation related to radiation safety and radioactive material management. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Radiological Science, Nuclear Engineering, or a related physical or natural science field, with 10 years of directly related experience in radiation safety program management. • Demonstrated experience managing radioactive material licenses and ensuring compliance with NRC, DoD, or equivalent regulatory frameworks. • Experience conducting radiological inspections, surveys, and audits in an operational or institutional setting. • Experience developing and delivering radiation safety training to technical and non-technical audiences. • Active Secret Security Clearance. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear regulatory correspondence, program documentation, and briefings for diverse audiences. • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple compliance requirements in a dynamic environment. Desired Qualifications: • Completion of NRC-recognized radiation safety training or equivalent formal coursework. • Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) certification or demonstrated experience performing RSO functions in a licensed facility. • Prior experience supporting radiation safety programs within a DoD, DOE/NNSA, or other federal government environment. • Familiarity with DTRA's radiation safety program structure and associated regulatory requirements.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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