Director, Nuclear Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

DISA Uranium; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pool

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k Matching up to 4%

Job summary

DISA Uranium is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead the management of uranium remediation, licensing, and environmental compliance across public and private lands. You will coordinate with NRC, Agreement States, BLM, and state regulators, guiding complex licensing strategies for radioactive materials and remediation projects at DISA's operations.

The ideal candidate has a deep background in regulatory programs, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver timely licenses while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Health Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years experience in permitting, licensing, compliance, or project management within uranium mining/milling or related industries.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations from the NRC or Agreement States, required.
• Demonstrated experience with radioactive materials licenses, mining-permits as well as federal and state regulatory compliance programs
• Experience interfacing with NRC, DOE, EPA, and state regulatory agencies
• Experience supporting environmental assessments, corrective action programs, remediation activities, uranium-related operations, preferred
• Experience, education, and training should meet the requirements for a radiation safety officer found in Regulatory Guide 8.31

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of radiation safety, environmental compliance, and occupational health and safety programs
• Prepare, submit, and track license applications, license amendments, and related regulatory filings and license management
• Proficient with radiation surveys including contamination, personnel, and equipment release surveys
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies to ensure timely responses, approvals, and compliance
• Serve as a radiation safety officer on a minimum of one DISA license
• Manage schedules across licensing and compliance milestones
• Provide clear updates to leadership regarding project status, risks, and regulatory changes
• Work with technical teams to validate data and ensure site characterization supports future licensing, contracting, and investment decisions
• Abide by all policies and procedures established by DISA
• Prepare and teach training internal training sessions and maintain personal safety training requirements.
• Assist with any task required by the direct supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of and extensive experience with: NRC regulations, federal environmental regulations, radiation safety standards, and industrial compliance frameworks.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable licensing plans
• Familiar with the use of RESRAD and MILDOS
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills with experience supervising, mentoring, and developing technical and compliance-focused teams
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Technically skilled and able to quickly learn new software systems
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple projects effectively
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, supporting shared goals and fostering positive relationships
• Adapt to dynamic environments and identify solutions to challenges with flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Maintain professionalism with high attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and accuracy in all work deliverables
• Uphold and demonstrate DISA's Values of Dedication, Innovation, Sustainability, and Accelerate Change
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain compliance with MSHA and company safety standards
• Be a valid U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Radiation safety

Licensing & permits

Stakeholder management

Project management

NRC regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Health Physics, or related field

Tools

RESRAD

MILDOS

Job description

DISA Uranium is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead the management of uranium remediation, licensing, and environmental compliance across public and private lands. You will coordinate with NRC, Agreement States, BLM, and state regulators, guiding complex licensing strategies for radioactive materials and remediation projects at DISA's operations.

The ideal candidate has a deep background in regulatory programs, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver timely licenses while