Senior Nuclear Licensing Exam Architect

Protingent; Kemmerer (WY); On-site; USD 141,385 - 212,079; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance options

Education reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing has an exciting FTE Licensed Exam Developer opportunity in Kemmerer, WY. You will obtain and maintain SRO certification and develop the reactor licensing examination program in line with NRC guidance and QA standards.

The role involves designing ILT assessments using SAT, maintaining K/A catalogs, and coordinating with NRC staff to secure approvals. Strong writing, collaboration, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• NRC RO/SRO license or certification (license preferred).
• Certified Nuclear Instructor (INPO) or equivalent, or the ability to obtain certification.
• 5 years of nuclear plant operations and/or operator training.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts into fair, testable items.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to regulatory compliance and exam integrity.
• Effective collaborator with strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Eligibility for work on export-controlled projects (U.S. Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident).
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nuclear technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience developing licensing or qualification examinations in the nuclear power industry, preferably within a regulated environment.
• Prior experience developing or maintaining a K/A Catalog or similar knowledge and abilities mapping for a nuclear training or licensing program.
• Experience collaborating with NRC staff on exam plan development, validation, or licensing reviews.
• Familiarity with fast reactor systems, sodium coolant behavior, and digital I&C architectures.
• Demonstrated experience developing examinations in accordance with NUREG-1021 and applying SAT, task, and KSA analyses.
• Familiarity with proposed advanced-reactor licensing/training guidance (e.g., NEI 23-01, DRO-ISG-2301-1, DANU-ISG-2022-05); knowledge of 10 CFR Part 55 and associated NRC processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to navigate and implement current and future regulator and industry guidance for license examinations to the reactor design while fostering effective open-communication and fostering trust with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Certification.
• Develop and manage the Reactor licensing examination program in alignment with regulatory guidance and QA requirements.
• Design and manage all ILT program assessments using SAT, aligned with task, K/A, and KSA analyses.
• Develop and administer periodic LOCT examinations—written and simulator—to meet 10 CFR 55.59 requalification requirements.
• Create and maintain reactor-specific Knowledge and Abilities (K/A) frameworks and catalogs with traceability to plant systems and training objectives.
• Develop, update, and validate written examinations, simulator tests, JPMs, LOCT exams, and scenarios using validated methodologies.
• Maintain secure and auditable exam item banks, scenarios, and performance measures with version control.
• Collaborate with simulator engineers, instructors, operators, SMEs, and licensing personnel to ensure exam content reflects reactor features and tasks.
• Coordinate with NRC examination staff to develop, submit, validate, and obtain approval for exam materials and mappings; support audits and corrective actions.
• Analyze exam results and feedback to improve exam quality and integration with SAT-based training.

Skills

Technical writing

Collaboration & communication

Regulatory compliance

SAT/KSA analysis

NRC licensing process

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or nuclear technology

Job description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting FTE Licensed Exam Developer opportunity in Kemmerer, WY. You will obtain and maintain SRO certification and develop the reactor licensing examination program in line with NRC guidance and QA standards.

The role involves designing ILT assessments using SAT, maintaining K/A catalogs, and coordinating with NRC staff to secure approvals. Strong writing, collaboration, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.