Senior Intergovernmental Liaison Project Manager

Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NRC in multiple locations seeks a qualified engineer to lead the Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP), schedule reviews, oversee evaluation teams, develop findings and recommendations, and ensure consistent implementation of IMPEP policies across the NRC and Agreement States.

You will coordinate Management Review Board (MRB) processes, interact with federal, state, and local agencies and international standards bodies, advise on NRC regulation of byproduct materials, and

Qualifications

• BS or higher in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) results acceptable.
• Foreign education evaluation rules and processes as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coordinates, and manages activities for the NRC Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP).
• Oversees evaluation team activities, develops findings and recommendations, ensures consistent IMPEP implementation across NRC and Agreement States.
• Coordinates Management Review Board (MRB) processes, prepares materials, facilitates deliberations, and documents MRB decisions.
• Interacts with federal, state, and local agencies, international standards bodies, and the public to advance NRC mission.
• Advises management on NRC regulation and oversight of byproduct materials; assists with policy direction and staff coaching.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ABET accreditation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: L Access Authorization

This position is located in Division of Materials Safety, Security, and State Programs. The supervisor is Adelaide Giantelli. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Leads, coordinates, and manages activities associated with the NRC Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP), including scheduling and IMPEP reviews, overseeing evaluation team activities, developing findings and recommendations, and ensuring consistent and effective implementation of IMPEP policies and procedures across the NRC and Agreement States.

Coordinates Management Review Board (MRB) processes, preparing supporting materials, facilitating MRB deliberations, and ensuring timely documentation and communication of MRB decisions. Interacts with Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations, national and international standards setting organizations, and members of the public to accomplish Agency mission and represent NRC actions as appropriate.

Advises management and staff on issues and policies associated with NRC's regulation and oversight of byproduct materials. Assists with programmatic direction of materials uses associated with academic and industrial uses of byproduct materials, including technical assistance to the Regions, and Agreement States.

Supports efforts to develop policies and procedures and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness in the branch function and program areas. Provides advice to supervisor and staff and assists supervisor in organizing and accomplishing work, coaching, mentoring, and training junior staff. Is responsible for managing projects and resolving highly complex, critical, or controversial program policy, licensing, inspection, or oversight issues.

Requirements & Education

You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree.

Candidates for Federal Government professional engineering positions must meet certain basic professional knowledge requirements.

Generally these knowledge requirements are met by having a bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant professional engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, metallurgical, materials, nuclear, structural, chemical, electrical) from a school of engineering with at least one professional engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

However, if you do not possess such a professional engineering degree, you may still satisfy the professional knowledge requirements if you have current Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in one of the relevant disciplines from any U.S.

State or Territory; or if you successfully passed an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) written examination administered by a State Board of Engineering Examiners; or if you have either a related professional degree or at least 60 semester hours of specified engineering-related college courses COMBINED WITH at least a year of professional engineering work experience performed under professional engineer supervision and guidance.

Note: Engineering technology degrees are not generally qualifying unless supplemented by other evidence of the individual's professional knowledge (e.g., current P.E. license or EIT examination results, as discussed above). More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering jobs are described in the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following Web site: OPM Qualification Standards for 0800 Professional Engineering Positions FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

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 $169279 – $197200/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 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.