Head of Safeguards and Security

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and lead General Matter’s integrated Safeguards & Security program, including physical security, personnel security, information security, and OPSEC
• Serve as the company’s security program lead and site security point of contact for NRC, DOE, law enforcement, and other government stakeholders
• Support NRC Part 70 licensing and Part 73 physical protection readiness
• Develop protection strategies for special nuclear material, controlled nuclear information, and proprietary technology
• Lead classification and information security programs, including document review, marking, and transmission
• Support nuclear material control and accountability (MC&A) planning and reporting
• Own Export Control, CUI, and OPSEC programs
• Manage facility clearance, access authorization, and security education
• Lead security investigations, incident reporting, and causal analysis
• Partner with engineering, operations, legal, and IT/cybersecurity to embed security requirements into facility design and operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, nuclear engineering, criminal justice, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in safeguards and security, nuclear security, or high-consequence regulated environments
• Experience managing security programs involving physical security, access control, and incident response
• Working knowledge of DOE and/or NRC security frameworks (e.g., 10 CFR Part 70, 73, 95)
• Ability to develop regulator-ready documentation, procedures, and training
• Strong judgment regarding classified, sensitive, and export-controlled information
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to work on-site and support classified or sensitive work areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Security Manager or FSO at a DOE, NNSA, NRC, or DoD site
• Experience with uranium enrichment or nuclear fuel cycle operations
• Experience building security programs for new facilities or startups
• Familiarity with export control and 10 CFR Part 810
• Excellent writing skills for converting regulatory requirements into practical procedures

About the Company

General Matter enriches uranium. We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the US to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel for AI, advanced manufacturing, and critical industries.