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Material Control Manager

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 20 August 2026 (13 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Material Control Manager
Career Level From: Manager
Career Level To:
Job Specialty: NMC&A

What Youll Do

The Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) department is seeking a Material Control Manager to lead the planning documentation and implementation of programs dedicated to the protection and control of Special Nuclear Materials (SNM). This critical management position is responsible for ensuring the absolute security of SNM overseeing a diverse network of material control systems and resolving complex operational anomalies. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight and serve as the material control Subject Matter Expert (SME) playing a vital role in coordinating security interfaces and implementing corrective actions to safeguard high-consequence assets.

This role requires deep expertise in advanced NMC&A principles and a comprehensive understanding of how physical processes material flows and security protocols intersect. The manager will interface with a wide range of stakeholders across the site including production and operations management chemical operators accountants protective forces vulnerability assessment teams and executive leadership. Key responsibilities include integrating Material Balance Area (MBA) custodians into production processes to provide real-time oversight and ensuring that all activities align with strict federal guidelines. This work is fundamental to site security and compliance directly impacting the integrity of the facilitys nuclear material control program and its operational authorization.

Provides authoritative direction and hands-on management for the protection and control of accountable nuclear materials across the site. Serves as the primary NMC&A representative and material control SME during issues management event investigations critiques and corrective action planning. Leads the rapid resolution of anomalous material conditions identifying key vulnerabilities and implementing comprehensive corrective strategies. Collaborates closely with protective forces facility management and security operations personnel to ensure an integrated robust approach to physical security and material accountability.

Manages and integrates the team of NMC&A personnel within active production and operational areas to provide continuous oversight of the NMC&A program. Ensures that these custodians possess extensive localized operational knowledge of their specific production areas and are fully trained on applicable NMC&A requirements. Verifies that the custodial team understands the varied technical processes of their assigned areasspanning chemistry metallurgy physics and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)to maintain precise oversight of material operations product generation and by-product processing.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors degree: Minimum of 7 years of relevant security NMC&A or operations experience

Preferred Job Requirements

Masters degree and previous NMC&A experience is desired
Experience/familiarity with Y-12 nuclear operations nuclear material accounting system handling/storage/processing of accountable nuclear materials and roll up evaluations is highly desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface effectively with various clients (production and support organizations). Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

Required Experience:

Manager

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