Job Summary

The Nuclear Materials Control and Accountability (NMC&A) Statistician plans, organizes, and directs NMC&A statistical evaluation programs. Performs or supervises the collection/analysis of data and assures proper communication of results. Provides technical support to the Measurement Control Coordinator (MCC) to monitor measurement biases and establish bias corrections.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Directs statistical evaluation programs designed to provide information on which technical, operational, or management decisions can be based.

• Establishes program objectives, parameters, methods, and procedures to be used, and performs and oversees the performance of work required to assure program objectives are met.

• Develops processes to include:

• Establishing Measurement Variances

• Determining Standard Error of the Inventory Difference (SEID)

• Active Inventory Calculations to evaluate the significance of Inventory Differences (IDs)

• Determine and application of Bias Corrections

• Shipper/Receiver Difference (SRD) Evaluations

• Trend Analyses

• Sampling Program

• Control Chart Limits

• Responsible for preparation and presentation of reports and summaries on results and/or status of studies and analyses to staff and regulators

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Making and Impact

• Identifies and documents nonconforming conditions.

• Works effectively with others including peers, management, and regulators.

• Works effectively under pressure and within time constraints.

• Manages workload and quickly/easily changes focus as priorities/work needs change.

Competencies

• Business: Problem Solving

• Leadership: Organizing

• Interpersonal: Listening

• Personal Attributes: Integrity & Trust

• Professional: Technical Knowledge and Skills, Functional Expertise, Business Acumen, Industry Knowledge

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate reports, charts, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Academic training in statistics and training in statistical applications for nuclear materials safeguards programs.

Preference given to candidates with prior 10 CFR Parts 70 or 76 NRC Nuclear Material Control and Accountability experience.

Working Conditions

• Primarily home office

• Occasional travel to client facility and/or PSI Oak Ridge office

Physical Requirements

• None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None