What You Will Do

　　The Nuclear Material Control and Accountability group is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to perform and assure accurate accounting of nuclear material in the LANL nuclear material accounting database to ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements. The successful candidate will perform accounting transactions documenting use of nuclear material in the system of record to track accountable nuclear material. Additional duties include supporting month and year-end reporting to Federal oversight agencies and internal/external audits.

　　The successful candidate will have the ability understand general nuclear material measurement concepts and general accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

　　This position will be filled at the MC&A Specialist 1/MC&A Specialist 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

　　Nuclear Material Accountant 1/MC&A Specialist 1 ($67,800 - $107,700)

　　As a Nuclear Material Accountant, you will be a crucial contributor to National and International safeguards by supporting the timely and accurate performance of transactions in the Los Alamos National Laboratory system of record.

　　At the lower level, the successful candidate will support more experienced accountants while developing the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform accounting transactions independently. Key responsibilities include:

　　Independently perform nuclear material transactions

　　Support month and year-end reporting

　　Support site-wide rollup activities

　　Support internal and external audits

　　Support procedure revisions

　　Nuclear Material Accountant 2/MC&A Specialist 2 ($81,700 - $133,100)

　　In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the key responsibilities are:

　　Independently perform:

　　month and year-end reporting

　　site-wide rollup activities

　　transaction history research

　　Peer review

　　Develop expertise to resolve accounting issue that are low-to-moderately complex

　　What You Need

　　Minimum Job Requirements:

　　Bachelor's degree with 2 years related experience in Accounting, Business, or STEM field; or equivalent experience and education (MS; AS + 6 years; No degree + 10 years); the higher-level role will require an additional 3 years' experience. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.

　　Experience using numerical data (financial, scientific, inventory, etc.) in software (e.g., software database or Excel) to accurately account for budget or inventory.

　　Perform Inventory adjustments based on measurements, measurement analysis, and evaluation of item/batch activity. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) using nuclear material data (e.g., chemical/physical composition and SI Units.)

　　Demonstrated ability to follow procedures, in-depth problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, questioning attitude, and ability to raise concerns to ensure that accounting activities are consistent with requirements.

　　Excellent Microsoft Office skills to include intermediate Excel spreadsheet skills for generating reports, presentations, and trending.

　　In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

　　Experience identifying low-to-moderately complex data discrepancies, conducting research into the cause/s, analyzing the information, drawing technically defensible/compliant conclusions, and communicating results effectively with various levels of internal stakeholders.

　　Experience mentoring less experienced staff and/or peers.

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　Experience implementing regulatory requirements and familiarity with Conduct of Operations

　　Experience with the LANMAS database.

　　Knowledge of off-site shipping and receiving of nuclear material.

　　Ability to identify inventory issues and perform anomalous item investigations.

　　Note to Applicants:

　　This position requires a Q-Clearance and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). These processes can take up to 2-years before a worker is fully qualified to perform core job functions.

　　This position will support Lab-wide nuclear material accounting activities.

　　Applicants should address the required and applicable desired skills in the applications submittal.

　　Work Schedule: This is a full-time onsite position. Occasional work-from-home may be approved. The position may require work hours outside of the normal work schedule in support of the weapons production mission.

　　Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

　　Where You Will Work

　　Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

　　PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

　　Dental and vision insurance

　　Free basic life and disability insurance

　　Paid childbirth and parental leave

　　Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

　　Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

　　Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

　　Onsite gyms and wellness programs

　　Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

　　Additional Details

　　Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

　　Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

　　*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

　　HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

　　New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

　　Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

　　Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

　　Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.