Licensed Exam and Exam Program Developer

System One; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is seeking a licensed Exam and Exam Program Developer for a long-term remote contract. The role focuses on developing facility-level NRC operator examinations, aligning with NUREG-1021 and 10 CFR 55, and coordinating with regulatory and training stakeholders.

You will author examination materials, support NRC interactions, and mentor Operations Training staff while transitioning knowledge to TerraPower personnel. A strong regulatory background and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• SRO license or certification required.
• Minimum 15 years total nuclear power plant experience.
• Experience authoring NRC-graded licensed operator exams under NUREG-1021.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; mentoring exam writers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of facility-level licensed operator examination programs per NUREG-1021 and 10 CFR 55.
• Prepare NRC-facing regulatory documents and support NRC reviews.
• Coordinate with simulator development, human factors, and staffing strategies.
• Provide monthly status and final reports on program status, risks, and recommendations.

Skills

SRO license

Exam development

Mentoring/leadership

Technical writing

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Exam and Exam Program Developer
Type: Long-term Contract
Compensation: $69.00 - $115.00
Work Model: Remote – offsite
Hours: 40.0
Travel required: 0-20%

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of facility-level licensed operator examination program for nuclear reactor project, including strategy, procedures, standards, and exam bank structure consistent with NUREG-1021 and 10 CFR 55.
• Perform regulatory gap assessments and develop a comprehensive examination strategy integrating advanced reactor design, staffing model, and operations training program.
• Author facility-level NRC operator examination products, including written examination outlines, written exams, job performance measures (JPMs), and dynamic simulator scenarios.
• Develop and maintain program documentation for the examination program, including exam development procedures, exam bank management processes, quality assurance controls, and NRC interface protocols.
• Prepare NRC-facing regulatory documents related to the examination program (e.g., topical reports, white papers, exemption requests, program descriptions) and support those documents through NRC staff review and interactions.
• Support company leadership in NRC meetings and regulatory engagements, including preparation of briefing materials, presentations, and technical responses.
• Coordinate examination program activities with simulator development/validation, human factors/ISV efforts, and control room staffing strategy.
• Mentor and coach Operations Training staff on examination development methods, NUREG-1021 expectations, and integration with SAT-based training program design.
• Develop and execute a mentoring and capability transfer plan to transition key examination program knowledge to TerraPower personnel.
• Provide monthly status reports and a final close-out report on examination program status, issues, risks, and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 15 years total nuclear power plant experience, with at least 8 years in a licensed operator training/exam development/oversight role.
• Primary author or facility exam lead for at least three complete NRC-graded licensed operator examinations under NUREG-1021.
• Participation in at least two NRC-administered initial licensing examinations as lead or co-lead.
• Direct experience supporting at least three NRC operator licensing examinations, including pre-exam meetings, exam administration, and comment resolution.
• Experience developing or revising facility-specific K&A catalogs, exam standards, or guidance.
• Experience linking job/task analyses to exam content, including traceability from task/knowledge to questions, JPMs, and simulator scenarios.
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or certification at a power reactor.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including mentoring exam writers and presenting to leadership.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience with advanced reactor technologies and participation in new plant licensing programs.
• Participation in INPO accreditation or re-accreditation cycles for operations training.
• Experience with self-assessments, gap analyses, and corrective actions linked to accreditation or exam performance.
• Development or revision of facility-specific K&A catalogs or exam standards where applicable.
• Experience building internal exam program capabilities, including procedures, training, and quality reviews.
• Experience leading multi-month exam or licensing projects with cross-functional stakeholders.

Job Functions

Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
Repetitive work: Prolonged
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard sitting environment for over 8 hours/day

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.