Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesThe Senior Scientist will report to the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) Programs Director within the Global Security Directorate. The DNN Program Office leads integrated enterprise-level R&D and T&E projects to advance the science and capabilities of nuclear explosion monitoring, nuclear material production detection, and nuclear forensics. Developing capabilities include remote detection and data analytical techniques for ground truth measurements, as well as development of adaptive testbeds for rapid threat characterization and countermeasure development.
Key Responsibilities- Function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Data & Diagnostics Group, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Directorate (DNN).
- Function as technical lead for development of radiochemistry program within DNN.
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans that are integrated with mission requirements in support of future project execution.
- Design, implement, and evaluate experimental workflows for characterization of nuclear materials.
- Lead execution of program/project activities and data collection.
- Develop and implement strategies to identify, manage and mitigate risk.
- Research, extract, analyze, and compile technical data.
- Support multiple projects at NNSS and develop collaborations between the NNSS, DOE National Labs, and universities. Integrate with partner and interfacing directorates/programs/projects to ensure collaborative and comprehensive approach to program execution.
- Draft technical reports, presentations, and publications. Present results in papers, project meetings, and conferences. Prepare and defend proposals for additional projects.
Qualifications- Bachelor's in calculus-based technical (STEM) field plus at least 5 years relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized.
- PhD in Radiochemistry or related field preferred.
- Ability to builds teaming relationships with technical and other company organizations.
- Executes work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and
MSTS policies and procedures. - Extensive experience handling nuclear materials, especially unsealed sources and special nuclear materials.
- Proficient with material characterization instrumentation (i.e. gamma spectrometry, electron microscopy, and mass spectroscopy.
- Familiar with radiation detection instruments.
- Strong interest in nuclear forensics and nuclear nonproliferation.
- Ability to exercise high degree of accuracy in drafting technical documents.
- Ability to execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple activities in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.
- Be team-oriented with good communication stills. Able to work closely with a diverse group of scientists and engineers.
- The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
- Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Annual salary range for this position is:
$101,524.80 - $152,297.60.Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
