Senior Nuclear Innovation Program Lead

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 137,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Relocation package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead NRIC programs at the Idaho Falls Research Campus. This role directs a portfolio of complex nuclear projects, coordinating with DOE, NRC, industry partners and national laboratories to design and build experimental infrastructure for next‑generation reactor deployment.

The position emphasizes cross‑agency collaboration, rigorous program management, and strategic planning to accelerate nuclear innovation while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of related experience in engineering.
• Five or more years of program management experience.
• Knowledge of project and portfolio management principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of projects ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate across DOE and industry partners for testing infrastructure.
• Engage with NRC to advance licensing pathways for advanced reactor deployment.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure effective risk and resource management.
• Prepare progress reports for customers and management.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor's degree with 14+ years

Master's degree with 8+ years

PhD with 6+ years

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead NRIC programs at the Idaho Falls Research Campus. This role directs a portfolio of complex nuclear projects, coordinating with DOE, NRC, industry partners and national laboratories to design and build experimental infrastructure for next‑generation reactor deployment.

The position emphasizes cross‑agency collaboration, rigorous program management, and strategic planning to accelerate nuclear innovation while