Amanda Roy
Philadelphia,TN
Summary
Dynamic, highly accomplished Safeguards and Security Leader with over 22 years of progressive success across Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A), Performance Assurance, and Protective Force operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex. Proven track record managing nuclear safeguards, leading cross-functional teams, and executing critical compliance programs under DOE O 474.2A. Recognized internationally for nuclear materials expertise, with demonstrated capabilities in in risk assessment, corrective action planning, and federal regulatory interface.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NMC&A Material Control Lead
CNS Y12
07.2022 - Current
- Provide guidance and oversight for all material surveillance program activities for all Y-12 Material Balance Area activities.
- Facilitated certification and decertification processes for Material Balance Areas and other security areas, ensuring adherence to NMC&A standards.
- Provided NMC&A support during emergency management situations, ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols.
- Acted as designated NMC&A subject matter expert (SME) for emergency management site-level exercises, providing critical guidance and expertise.
- Conduct Self Assessments for various NMC&A Programs and assist with the development of Corrective Action Plans.
- Review and provided guidance for all facility security requirements documents to ensure that all applicable NMC&A requirements are adequately documented.
- Developed NMC&A requirements for the Uranium Processing Facility Project.
- Assessed daily Material Control Report to identify and resolve abnormalities.
- Lead the effort to calculate off-site shipments into the site wide administrative control limits.
- Led the establishment and direction of the EFCOG Material Control Working Group.
- Executed acceptance testing for a new accounting system, validating its functionality and adherence to NMC&A standards.
NMC&A Program Compliance Specialist
CNS Y12
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed and executed performance tests and assessments on NMC&A elements and sub-elements to ensure an effective integrated security program.
- Compiled comprehensive reports on performance testing and assessment results for Safeguards and Security stakeholders to inform decision-making.
- Spearheaded the integration of Performance Testing Plans for all testing groups within Safeguards and Security to include Protective Force Performance Testing, Nuclear Materials Control and Accountability Performance Testing, and Physical Security Systems Performance Testing.
- Developed new testing methodologies to provide more realistic performance tests.
- Assisted the Material Control Lead on multiple reviews and upgrades of NMC&A elements and sub-elements to include the new Daily Administrative Check.
- Lead multiple Enterprise Assessment testing activities.
- Led medical isotope testing to evaluate effectiveness of hand-held radiation detectors, enhancing detection capabilities.
- Conducted multiple black hat and data gathering exercises to test the limits of onsite equipment.
- Partnered with Vulnerability Assessment group to design and execute testing activities, establishing task times for specific storage containers.
Performance Testing Specialist
CNS Y12
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for developing and executing performance tests on both security personnel and security systems to ensure an effective integrated security program.
- Created detailed test reports on performance testing results for Safeguards and Security stakeholders, including the Vulnerability Assessment department, management, and federal oversight, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Established tracking method ensuring compliance of all physical security systems alarm points with DOE orders, enhancing accountability in performance testing.
- Developed metrics for tracking performance testing data for figure-of-merit calculations used by the Vulnerability Assessment Department for pathway analysis.
- Analyzed performance testing data to ensure credible data for the Vulnerability Assessment Report.
- Collaborated with the Vulnerability Assessment group and developed credible performance tests to meet performance testing expectations.
- Assisted the Vulnerability Assessment department in gathering data on security systems and writing/reviewing risk assessments.
- Coordinated major exercises including FOF, LSPTs, and ARAPTs to enhance operational readiness.
- Participated in site emergency management exercises as a controller.
Protective Force Sergeant
WSI-OR Y12
10.2011 - 03.2015
- Led a team of securing professionals in security the site’s most modern storage asset, while expertly handling all facets of Collective Bargaining Agreement issues and resolving grievances at the lowest level.
- Maintained knowledge and understanding of the Y-12 Site Security Plan, Security Incident Response Plan, Department of Energy Threat Policies, CNS policies and procedures, and DOE orders and federal laws in relation to Protective Force.
- Maintained qualification requirements for the SPO II position, consisting of annual physical fitness and health requirements, bi-annual pistol, rifle, and machine gun qualification, and quarterly tactical training.
- Executed on-the-job training for tactical shift drills, including Limited Scope Performance Tests.
- Developed and executed training doctrine for all shift Security Police Officers, conducting assessments to ensure compliance with training requirements and certifications.
- Trained Security Police Officers I and II and managed the certification process as part of the Mobile Training Team.
- Participated on the shift safety team.
Protective Force Security Police Officer
WSI-OR Y12
03.2004 - 10.2011
- Supported protection of critical national security material and assets through vigilant monitoring and response protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Police Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KentuckyCertification
- Introduction to Nuclear Material Control and Accountability
- Introduction to Performance Testing for Nuclear Material Control and Accountability
- NDA Measurements and Measurement Controls for Assessors
- Introduction to Physical Security Systems
- Fundamentals of Performance Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment Fundamentals
- Physical Protection Systems Overview
- Human Performance Improvement Course
- DOE Basic Instructor Training
- Basic Security Police Officer Training
- Tactical Leadership Training
- Opposition Force Training
- Derivative Classifier
- Q Clearance
- Technical Qualification Program
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude from Eastern Kentucky University.
- Co-authored and Co-presented at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.
Timeline
NMC&A Material Control Lead
CNS Y12
07.2022 - Current
NMC&A Program Compliance Specialist
CNS Y12
06.2018 - 06.2022
Performance Testing Specialist
CNS Y12
03.2015 - 06.2018
Protective Force Sergeant
WSI-OR Y12
10.2011 - 03.2015
Protective Force Security Police Officer
WSI-OR Y12
03.2004 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Police Administration
Eastern Kentucky University