Affirmative Employment Specialist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave and holidays

Transit benefits

Job summary

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, MD seeks a program analyst to manage the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP). The role supports planning, coordination, and tracking of AE program activities, including EEO, MSIP, and LEP, ensuring compliance with federal mandates.

You will work with the AE Program Manager to prioritize projects, conduct internal outreach, analyze data, provide guidance to NRC offices, and assist with training and outreach events.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of duties related to the Affirmative Employment Program (AE).
• Assists with planning, coordination, implementation, and tracking of AE activities (EEO, MSIP, LEP).
• Develops AE program initiatives, plans and strategies.
• Resolves complex EEO workplace issues as they relate to policies and processes.
• Prioritizes, plans, schedules, and manages AE projects with the AE Program Manager.
• Completes special assignments and provides input on the status of protected groups.
• Conducts outreach to ensure coordination and conformity of EEO strategy execution.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Rockville, Maryland
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: L Access Authorization

This position is located in Office of Small Business and Civil Rights. The supervisor is Melissa Ralph. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties related to the *Affirmative Employment Program*.

Such duties include but are not limited to: Assists with planning, coordination, implementation, and tracking of agency AE program activities and projects (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Minority Serving Institution Program (MSIP), and Limited English Proficiency (LEP), while helping ensure agency policy and practices appropriately adhere to and appropriately address federally mandated requirements.

Assists in the development of program initiatives, plans and strategies. Anticipates, recognizes, and resolves complex EEO workplace issues as they relate to policies, principles, and processes. Works with AE Program Manager to prioritize, plan, schedule, and manage AE assigned projects, including identifying and resolving problems, directing the efforts needed to reach programmatic objectives and successfully complete projects in a timely manner.

Completes special assignments or projects as directed by the Program Manager, Deputy Director, or Director. Provides input to the Program Manager and other management officials on the status of protected groups at the NRC.

Assists the Program Manager in performing internal agency outreach and oversight to ensure coordination, continuity, and conformity of EEO strategy execution in accordance with NRC's Strategic Plan goals and objectives, NRC directives, MSIP, MD-715, MD-110, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Personnel Management, Department of Justice, and other federal oversight agencies mandates, directives, and compliance requirements.

Assists with, and/or conducts EEO related training, presentations, workshops, seminars, forums, lunch-n-learns, and other information sharing events and activities (e.g., EEO panel discussions, All-Hands meetings, etc.).

Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical program data from various systems to perform assessments against established metrics (e.g., Affirmative Action data, EEO data, trends, culture indicators, etc.) to identify progress and make informed recommendations for continued programmatic improvement.

Provides written and verbal advice and assistance to NRC offices, management, leadership, employees, and other stakeholders on a broad range of matters related to the mission and execution of NRC's EEO policies and programs. Conducts pre/post-civil rights compliance reviews for NRC conducted and financially assisted programs and activities to ensure compliance with Federal and civil rights laws.

Makes referrals for mediation and investigation of compliance-related matters, as warranted, to ensure non-discrimination of stakeholders and beneficiaries under NRC conducted and financially assisted program and activities. Develops and disburse applicable forms and materials used to assist beneficiaries in preparing reports and other required documents.

Provides authoritative technical assistance and guidance to aid involuntary compliance with civil rights statutes and NRC regulations.

Requirements & Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits.

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a L Access Authorization security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.