Special Assistant

Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, MD seeks a Senior Special Assistant to serve as a technical authority for the FF program and provide definitive policy advice.

Responsibilities include coordinating high-importance issues, advising management, and leading strategic studies to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Telework eligibility is available with federal benefits supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• There are no education requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a NRC technical authority on complex DFC program issues.
• Provide definitive advisory services regarding assessment and resolution of issues for the FF business line.
• Coordinate resolution of high-importance issues to execute the mission, identifying strategic solutions.
• Provide technical and policy direction to the management team.
• Coordinate policy coordination between NRC offices supporting the FF business lines.
• Lead special projects, studies, and analyses for complex problems unyielding to past efforts.
• Assist the DFC Director in budget and staffing plans and resource utilization.

Skills

Strategic planning

Policy coordination

Technical advisory

Budget planning

Job description

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

This position is located in Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Division of Fuel Cycle. The supervisor is Cinthya Roman. 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 Special Assistant duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Serving as an NRC technical authority responsible for complex DFC program issues and providing definitive advisory services regarding the assessment and resolution of issues associated with the full scope and impact of the FF business line.

Coordinating resolution of issues of highest and broadest importance to execution of the mission of the business lines, including identification of strategic solutions. Providing technical and policy direction, advice and assistance to the management team. Coordinates resolution of issues of highest and broadest importance to execution of the mission of the business lines, including identification of strategic solutions.

Developing and managing activities and documents to ensure consistent implementation of policies. This includes serving as an authoritative manager for technical and policy coordination between NRC offices supporting the FF business lines. Serving as a recognized NRC technical authority in leading special projects, studies, and analyses for complex programmatic and operational problems that have been unyielding to past systematic efforts at solutions.

Assisting the DFC Director in the preparation of budget and staffing plans and makes recommendations regarding utilization of personnel resources, organizational changes, and staff assignments. Leading independent studies and analyses to identify and evaluate improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization. Attending high-level managerial meetings within and outside DFC, NMSS, and the NRC, serving as a recognized technical authority and speaking for DFC.

These meetings include, but are not limited to, those with domestic and international organizations, including speeches and the preparation of memoranda, reports, or articles. Aids the DFC director in forming strategies for international engagement, including committee participation and prioritization of travel.

Developing and managing communication strategies for keeping NRC managers and stakeholders aware of the status of DFC business line activities, issues, and other associated activities. Performs strategic planning designed to prepare the NRC for challenges in the FF programs.

Requirements & Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

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 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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