Senior Nuclear Risk Specialist

New York Power Authority; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking a Senior Nuclear Risk Specialist with deep nuclear risk management experience to support the Enterprise and Operational Risk teams and report to the Vice President. The role identifies, assesses, monitors, and reports risks across the nuclear portfolio to embed robust risk practices within complex operations.

The candidate will maintain risk registers, develop risk metrics, and contribute to EGRC implementations, training, and alignment with Internal

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of risk management experience including risk analysis and dashboard reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience with EGRC systems and risk program development.

Responsibilities

• Support risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring across the nuclear portfolio.
• Develop risk registers for enterprise/operational/project risks.
• Produce standard and custom risk reports for ERRMC, EMC, and Board.
• Develop and report Key Risk Metrics across enterprise and project risks.
• Assist in EGRC implementation and ongoing operation.
• Coordinate training on EORM and risk concepts for management and staff.
• Align enterprise processes with Internal Audit, Asset Management, and Compliance.

Skills

Risk management

EGRC implementation

COSO/ISO31000

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

KPI/metrics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Visio

@Risk

EGRC software

COSO

ISO 31000

Job description

Summary

NYPA is seeking a highly motivated professional with prior nuclear industry experience for the position of Senior Nuclear Risk Specialist. This role reports to the Vice President of Enterprise and Operational Risk and is integral to NYPA's nuclear risk management efforts. The successful candidate will identify, assess, verify responses to, monitor, and report on risks across the nuclear portfolio, working closely with project, business unit, and corporate teams to ensure robust risk management practices are embedded within complex operational strategies while performing the second line oversight function. The role will provide assurance the business is effectively managing risk within the risk appetite using risk analysis and modelling to assess probability of specific safety, reputational, financial, operational, legislative/regulatory, and environmental risks in order to evaluate potential impact and likelihood. #LI-VB1

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise and/or Operational Risk team in working with management and staff to facilitate the Enterprise and/or Operational Risk process for risk identification, definition, assessment, analysis, mitigation, and monitoring throughout.
• Update and establish risk registers for enterprise, operational and project risks that may have significant impacts on the organization.
• Develop (as needed) standard and custom risk reports for various levels of the organization including the Executive Risk and Resilience Management Committee (ERRMC), Executive Management Committee (EMC), and the Board of Trustees (Risk and Resilience Committee).
• Lead the ongoing development and reporting of Key Risk Metrics for enterprise, operational and other related risks.
• Facilitate the development, implementation, maintenance, and management of Enterprise and/or Operational Risk policies, supporting procedures, and frameworks.
• Provide support on the implementation and on-going operation of the Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (EGRC) software module specific to the Enterprise and Operational Risk Management (EORM) program.
• Support the EORM Team in the development of training materials and assist in conducting EORM education/training to various levels of Business Units management and staff.
• Confirm ongoing effective alignment of the enterprise and operational processes with Internal Audit, Asset Management, Business Controls, Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety, and the Strategy Office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of various types of risk including, Model, Nuclear, Enterprise, Operational, Asset and Project level risks.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise-wide Risk management program development and implementation including best practices, frameworks, and associated software systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, multi-task, and meet established deadlines consistently.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and/or statistical analysis packages, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, @Risk and MS Visio.
• Must have excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise summary and insight.
• Thorough familiarity with established EORM frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO31000) and their practical applications.
• Strong understanding of nuclear generation assets and environment.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise and Operational Risk Management best practices as they apply to the energy/utility industry.
• Strong understanding of NYPA's generating and transmission facilities.
• Strong understanding of the NYISO energy marketplace.
• Track industry operating experience (EPRI, NRC), identify emerging risks, and update models accordingly.
• Participate in industry working groups, peer reviews, and risk methodology development.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on nuclear risk, providing training and mentorship to engineers and station personnel.
• Communicate complex risk concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another related field preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years direct or indirect experience relevant to the risk management arena including areas such as risk analysis, dashboard reporting, integration of business processes and development/implementation of risk programs (preferably an EGRC system).

Physical Requirements

• Flexibility to work overtime, as needed, will be required.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Ability to travel within NYS (up to 25%).

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $123,000 - $169,400. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].