Material Control & Accountability Program Manager

Material Control & Accountability Program ManagerGeneral Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world's lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States. Our mission is to restore America's ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society.We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.As Material Control & Accountability (MC&A) Program Manager at General Matter, you'll build and lead the program that controls and accounts for every quantity of special nuclear material (SNM) we receive, process, store, and transfer. You'll own MC&A end-to-end: measurement and measurement control, item control and physical inventory, material balance closure, regulatory reporting, and audit and inspection response. You'll write the program and its procedures yourself rather than inherit them.Most MC&A careers are spent maintaining a program someone else designed decades ago. This role is a rare chance to design one from first principles for a new U.S. enrichment facility. You'll work alongside the engineers designing the plant, so accountability is built into the process and equipment from the start instead of added afterward. Your calls on material balance areas, key measurement points, and accounting systems will shape how General Matter operates for decades, and will decide whether we're ready when our first feed material arrives.If you seek high impact and are excited by fast-paced, intense, Skunkworks-style projects, we encourage you to apply to join our team.ResponsibilitiesProgram DevelopmentBuild General Matter's MC&A program from the ground up, including the Fundamental Nuclear Material Control (FNMC) Plan and its implementing procedures, in full compliance with 10 CFR Parts 74 and 75 and applicable DOE and IAEA safeguards requirementsDefine material balance areas, key measurement points, and the measurement control and physical inventory programsSelect and implement the nuclear material accounting system and records that support material balance closure and reportingLead nuclear material risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, identifying and mitigating potential threats to material controlMonitor evolving regulatory requirements and advances in MC&A technology and practice, and adapt the program accordinglyRegulatory Compliance & ReportingPrepare and submit regulatory reports and documentation, including NMMSS transaction and material balance reporting (DOE/NRC Forms 741 and 742)Represent General Matter during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews by the NRC, DOE, and IAEADevelop MC&A content for the facility license application and respond to regulator requests for additional informationCross-Functional IntegrationPartner with engineering early in plant and equipment design so measurement, sampling, and containment needs are designed inCoordinate with security and operations on program development so MC&A, physical protection, and operating procedures stay alignedPartner with operations, security, and regulatory teams to support safe and compliant handling of nuclear materialTeam Building & TrainingHire and develop the MC&A team at operating locationsDevelop and lead MC&A and safeguards training for operations, security, and engineering staffBasic Qualifications3+ years of MC&A program management experience at a nuclear fuel cycle facility or comparable SNM-licensed siteEvidence of exceptional ability (e.g., an MC&A program, plan, or accounting system you built or substantially improved)Strong working knowledge of 10 CFR Part 74 and applicable DOE and IAEA safeguards requirementsB.S./B.A. or advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in science or engineeringAbility to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization, including eligibility for access to NRC Safeguards InformationStrong written and verbal communication skills for preparing regulatory reports and representing the program during audits and inspectionsPreferred Skills and ExperienceDirect experience designing, implementing, or substantially rebuilding an MC&A programExperience with Category II or Category III MC&A programs (10 CFR Part 74 Subparts C and D), including FNMC plan developmentHands-on experience with NMMSS reporting, nondestructive assay (NDA), and measurement control programsCompleted DOE National Training Center MC&A coursework, active involvement in INMM, or working familiarity with the ANSI N15 series of standardsExperience at an enrichment, fuel fabrication, or DOE/NNSA site, or prior experience as an NRC, DOE, or IAEA safeguards inspectorExperience building or scaling a compliance function in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environmentPrior supervisory or team-lead experienceAdditional RequirementsAbility to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.Equal Opportunity EmployerGeneral Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Compensation and BenefitsThe base salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.