Location: Aiken, SC
Work Location: Savannah River Site (SRS)
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain Active DOE Q Clearance

Position Overview
EGS is seeking a Principal Technical Advisor – SRPPF NMC&A Advisor to provide senior-level technical leadership and subject matter expertise supporting Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) activities for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) at the Savannah River Site.

This position serves as the technical authority for NMC&A processes and requirements, ensuring compliance with current DOE Orders governing Nuclear Material Control and Accountability. The selected candidate will provide strategic guidance, technical oversight, and expert support to facility design, operations, and program organizations to ensure NMC&A requirements are properly incorporated into facility systems, schedules, and operational processes.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience supporting NMC&A programs at DOE/NNSA facilities and will provide mentorship and technical guidance to the next generation of NMC&A professionals. This role requires exceptional technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to interface with DOE, NNSA, and site organizations on highly visible and mission-critical issues.

Responsibilities
Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A)
Serve as the subject matter expert for Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) processes and requirements at Savannah River Site
Ensure NMC&A requirements from current DOE Orders are incorporated into facility design, operations, and schedules
Support development and implementation of NMC&A strategies and compliance programs
Provide technical guidance on safeguards, accountability, and nuclear material management activities
Support regulatory compliance and interface with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, and external organizations
Technical Leadership & Strategic Planning
Provide expert technical leadership for complex programmatic and operational issues
Lead multi-disciplinary teams supporting highly visible and mission-critical initiatives
Develop strategic plans, milestones, and corrective actions for technical programs
Define scope and requirements for new project work and evolving program requirements
Recommend innovative solutions to address complex technical and operational challenges
Program Support & Oversight
Provide technical input to Authorization Basis Documents, technical reports, and program procedures
Support program improvement initiatives and mission objectives
Participate in organizational strategic planning and process improvement efforts
Support oversight reviews, boards, and external assessments
Ensure adherence to technical policies, standards, and guidelines
Mentoring & Workforce Development
Provide guidance and mentorship to new NMC&A personnel
Support development of training materials and qualification programs
Transfer institutional knowledge and best practices to future generations of NMC&A professionals
Serve as a resource for technical training and professional development initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement
Represent the organization in interactions with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, oversight boards, and external customers
Manage technical correspondence and provide recommendations to senior leadership
Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and program organizations to resolve technical issues
Support cross-functional teams in achieving mission objectives

Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain Q

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or related technical discipline
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred and may reduce years of required experience
Minimum of 20 years of Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) experience at a DOE/NNSA site
Required Skills & Experience
Extensive knowledge of DOE Orders governing Nuclear Material Control and Accountability
Expert understanding of NMC&A processes, safeguards, and nuclear material accountability requirements
Experience supporting facility operations, engineering, or programmatic organizations
Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and solving complex technical issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong computer proficiency and experience with administrative and technical systems
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Savannah River Site NMC&A experience
Direct experience supporting plutonium processing or nuclear operations facilities
Experience developing training programs and mentoring personnel
Previous management or operations leadership experience
Advanced degree in a technical or scientific discipline
Active DOE L or Q Clearance within the past two years preferred