Summary
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.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from current employees of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on a permanent or competitive term appointment only.
Duties
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
Conditions of employment
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
All information in your resume must be true and accurate.
Conditions of Employment:
- This is a Drug Testing position
- Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities and experience relevant to the Division of Fuel Cycle (DFC) programs and NRC mission, and/or experience that relates to work done in DFC.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of planning, project management, and regulatory programs.
Describe your experience and knowledge in planning, project management, and regulatory programs. Include examples of translating technical, administrative, or policy-focused programs into effective management plans, evaluation systems, and resource planning.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex programmatic and operational Issues.
Describe your experience analyzing and resolving complex issues related to fuel cycle or other advanced technologies. Include examples of independent studies, evaluations, and recommendations for improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical and policy direction, advice, and assistance to management teams. Include examples of coordinating resolution of high-impact issues and developing policy positions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NRC Mission, Policies, and Fuel Facility Programs.
Describe your knowledge of NRC mission, functions, responsibilities, and major points of interface for the DFC business lines. Include understanding of applicable laws, regulations, NRC policies, and safety requirements for DFC programs.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume.
The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume.
Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Education
There are no education requirements for this position.
Additional information
This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. Your application will be evaluated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job requirements. You must respond to all required application questions.
If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for possible interview and selection based upon the number of available vacancies to be filled in each office.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a concise resume that directly relates to this position.
Required Documents
The following documents are required for your application package to be complete. If you fail to provide any required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
- Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); and 4) other qualifications. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. See below for Additional Resume Information.
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): You must submit a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive/excepted status or reinstatement eligibility. Applicants who only submit an award SF-50 will not receive further consideration.
All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
Additional Resume Information:
Your resume is crucial in our evaluation of your qualifications. Resumes should clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. To ensure your resume contains all required information, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information, and you organize it so we can associate the following information with each experience/position:
- Job title
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
- Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will pro-rate part-time employment in crediting experience.
- Concise, results-focused language for job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
- Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) or other inappropriate material on your resume or cover letter.
If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application may be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter, links to social media such as LinkedIn, to determine your qualifications. Cover letters are optional.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on October 22, 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13083136.
Your complete application must include your resume, responses to all required vacancy questions, and any required documents that prove your eligibility to apply.
To begin your application, select the "Apply" button located on the right side of this screen. Follow the subsequent prompts to log in or register, submit all required documents, answer the questions, and complete the application process. You may either select your required documents within your USAJOBS profile to upload with your application or directly upload them during the application process. The following types of document types can be uploaded: .gif, jpg., .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, .doc, and .docx.
Important Considerations:
- Paper Applications: Paper applications will not be accepted unless you can demonstrate hardship circumstances through the agency contact listed below.
- Application Extensions: Requests for application extensions will not be granted.
- Hardship Assistance: If you experience hardship applying online, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below for assistance. You must reach out during business hours before the announcement closing date and speak with someone who can provide support for your online submission.
- The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 415-5888 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status." You will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume, question responses, and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.