Nuclear & Radiological Security Expert

What You'll Do7

• Set the scope and evaluation standards for nuclear and radiological safety, nonproliferation, and security.
• Build frameworks that allow safe abstraction of sensitive or classified technical information.
• Define escalation thresholds and protocols for nuclear security risks in research and operational settings.
• Provide expert guidance on benchmarking nuclear and radiological risk assessments and nonproliferation safeguards.
• Review, refine, and validate technical guidelines for nuclear and radiological safety to support advanced-model training.
• Work with multidisciplinary stakeholders to balance safety standards with legitimate scientific progress and national and global security interests.
• Document best practices and decision rationales for information security and compliance in nuclear domains.

Requirements7

• 5+ years of relevant experience in nuclear physics, radiological safety, nonproliferation, or nuclear safeguards. Senior contributors ideally bring 8–20 years.
• An advanced degree, professional certification, or equivalent operational experience in nuclear or radiological fields.
• A proven background with government agencies, national laboratories, regulatory bodies, or academic research in nuclear security or policy.
• Thorough knowledge of nonproliferation frameworks, international safeguards, and weapons-relevant controls.
• High credibility and recognition in nuclear or radiological safety communities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Experience contributing to or overseeing security evaluations, compliance protocols, or risk assessments in sensitive technical environments.

Who Should Apply

The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience in nuclear or radiological safety, nonproliferation, or safeguards, often from national labs, regulatory bodies, or government agencies. You should be comfortable turning complex technical material into clear standards and protocols. Senior experts with 8–20 years in the field are especially encouraged to apply.

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