Nuclear Security Analyst II

NextEra Energy Resources; Iowa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Employee benefits for families

Job summary

NextEra Energy is hiring a Nuclear Security Analyst II in Palo, IA, to support restart readiness, training development, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes tactical training, drills, documentation, and program enhancements for security training requirements.

The position requires 4+ years of security experience, 2+ years in nuclear security, and 2+ years in supervision, with CFR familiarity. Relocation may be provided, and benefits support families.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Requires 4+ years of experience; nuclear experience 2+ years; supervisory/management experience 2+ years.
• Nuclear industry knowledge and familiarity with CFR and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex security work applying advanced knowledge and procedures.
• Maintains regulatory compliance for security programs and procedures.
• Keeps maintenance records for security equipment per plan commitments.
• Implements security system maintenance program incl. corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Tracks and trends security system performance to meet program commitments.
• Reviews and implements contractor and employee access and fitness-for-duty programs.
• Provides guidance to less experienced security analysts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience 4+ years

Nuclear experience 2+ years

Supervisor/Management experience 2+

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate's or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Nuclear Security Analyst II

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324

Company: NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. This position will support site security training and restart readiness activities, with an emphasis on tactical training, drill development and oversight, training material updates, coaching, and maintenance of required training documentation. The role will also support corrective actions and program enhancements associated with security training and regulatory requirements. Relevant experience supporting security training programs, performance-based drills, curriculum or lesson-plan development, or instructional activities is preferred

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs complex security work requiring application of advanced knowledge, techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of diverse security tasks
• Maintains familiarity with regulatory requirements and business unit procedures to ensure security programs, processes, and procedures remain in compliance
• Ensures maintenance records for security equipment are retained in accordance with security plan commitments
• Implements and monitors security system maintenance program including corrective and preventive maintenance of all security equipment
• Implements tracking and trending of security system performance to ensure performance remains within program commitments
• Reviews, recommends and implements contractor and employee access authorization and/or fitness for duty programs
• Provides technical direction to less experienced security analysts
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Associate's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 4+ years
• Nuclear Experience: 2+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

• With Associate's, security or law enforcement experience: 5+ years
• With High School Diploma/GED, security or law enforcement experience: 8+ years
• Military training may be considered equivalent to degree
• Experience with Code of Federal Regulations as it applies to nuclear plant access/fitness for duty, dosimetry and training requirements

Nuclear Specific Preferences:

• Security supervisory experience: 2+ years

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Security
Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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