NRR Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-power Production and Utilization Deputy Division Director

NRR Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-power Production and Utilization Deputy Division Director

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Rockville, Maryland

Salary Range: $184900 - $209600 Per Year

Job Summary: Organization Location: Office of Nuclear Regulatory Regulation Supervising Executive: Jonathan Greives, Director DANU Area of Consideration: All Groups of Qualified Individuals Within the Civil Service Salary: This is a Tier 3 (NRC Pay Group C) SES position Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure Reporting requirements and NRC prohibited securities ownership restrictions

Major Duties:

• As the Deputy Director, Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-power Production and Utilization Facilities (DANU), you will assist the Director, in leading and managing the performance of licensing and oversight of advanced reactors and non-power production and utilization facilities (NPUFs), including research reactors, testing facilities, and medical radioisotope facilities. Conducts the design reviews and initial licensing reviews for advanced reactors and NPUFs submitted under 10 CFR Parts 50 and 52. Provides technical leadership and insights from engineering, systems analysis, and consequence analysis to the reviews of licensing actions, preparation of regulatory guidance documents, resolution of policy issues, development of operator licensing examinations, and conduct of safety and security inspections. Supports international coordination programs for the oversight of advanced reactors and NPUFs and consults on the export and import of nuclear technology and material. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides programmatic leadership and direction and performs engineering-related safety reviews of applications for design certification, combined licenses, and new reactor preapplication activities, to ensure that proposed submittals and applications meet the applicable requirements, and there is a reasonable assurance of safety, security, and protection of the environment when the new nuclear plants are designed, built, and operated. Leading change in all aspects of the regulatory framework to develop new guidance and to optimize and modernize established processes. Simultaneously conduct numerous first-of-a-kind licensing activities for non-light water reactor technologies and non-power production and utilization facilities (NPUFs) Licensing, oversight, and event response for diverse portfolio of regulated research and test reactors Resolving numerous, complex technical issues spanning both power reactors and NPUFs Negotiating and driving risk-informed decisions, considering highly diverse and conflicting views provided by internal and external stakeholders. Recruiting, training, and developing staff and first-line supervisors to support implementation of a modern, risk-informed advanced reactor program. Applying agency corporate processes to build programs appropriately and to agilely align budgets with an evolving landscape. Transforming tools, guidance, and communications approaches to support successful achievement of program goals Provides technical expertise to support regional activities, special projects, programs, and policy activities. Reviews are in support of topical reports, consensus standard changes, or new reactor designs. Implements corporate management strategies consistent with the Agency's Strategic Plan. Develops and implements recruitment, development and retention strategies to achieve a high-quality diverse workforce with the skills needed to accomplish program goals and objectives. Identifies critical skill and training needs of the organization and identifies and implements human capital strategies to close critical skill gaps. Staff recruitment, development and retention strategies promote workforce diversity and diversity management. Requests and utilizes financial resources effectively and efficiently to accomplish agency mission and goals. Ensures that staff performance is managed effectively, and performance plans identify key performance priorities and appraisal results indicate meaningful distinctions are made in staff performance assessments. Evaluates staff and organizational effectiveness in accomplishing assigned tasks, and trouble-shoots problems that arise in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the agency. Develops and implements more efficient and streamlined methods and procedures to accomplish the goals and objectives of the agency.

Qualifications: As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding-This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence-This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. All applicants must submit an online resume describing your accomplishments against each of the ECQs. You must address each ECQ. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) All applicants must submit online resume describing your accomplishments against each of the PTQs. PTQ 1 - Broad knowledge and understanding of scientific and engineering disciplines sufficient to assess significant reactor safety and security issues and vulnerabilities associated with the design, licensing, and operation of nuclear reactor facilities. PTQ 2 - Broad knowledge and understanding of national nuclear policy, the regulatory program and process, and the regulated industry, including understanding of current risk-informed decision-making expectations, as well as technological and security issues and their implications. PTQ 3 - Broad knowledge of nuclear safety standards, regulations, codes and guides and their implementation to assure that the operation of licensed reactor facilities will not endanger the health and safety of the public or the environment.

How to Apply: We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission. To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-02