This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Division of Risk Assessment. The supervisor is Robert Pascarelli. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements and to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. The duty station of this position will be one of the five locations identified. If the selectee is already in one of the identified duty locations, the selectee will remain in his/her current duty location.
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-14) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as well as meet the basic requirement listed in the Education section. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience which demonstrates comprehensive, expert, and detailed knowledge to perform independent reviews and analyses of the design and functional capability of the reactor systems and components, and the analytical methods proposed by reactor licensees or applicants to assure compliance with NRC regulations and other safety criteria derived from these regulations. Experience with direct responsibility for performing radiological consequence analysis, and reliability and risk analysis involving complex technical issues and multiple organizations. Experience with communicating the results of the analyses performed both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders. Applicants must limit their résumés to 2 pages. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted.
As a Senior Reliability and Risk Analyst, the successful candidate will serve as a leading technical authority and senior-level professional staff member in charge of the most complex assignments associated with probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) related issues for new and operating reactors, first-of-a-kind risk informed initiatives, and advanced technologies, including development of policy and guidance, evaluations of applications for new designs and licensing actions, and analysis of plant operating performance using PRA techniques to evaluate safety risk. Such duties include but are not limited to: Lead complex technical reviews and safety evaluations Serves as the technical lead for evaluating licensing applications and amendments using both deterministic and risk-informed approaches. Reviews radiological consequence analyses and PRA methodologies to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and safety standards. Prepares detailed safety evaluation reports in support of applications for reactors and licensing actions. Conduct independent PRA and engineering analyses Conducts independent risk assessments and calculations to verify applicant or licensee submissions. Applies PRA techniques to evaluate safety risk and provides technical insights to inform licensing and policy decisions. Evaluate accident mitigation systems and environmental impacts Assesses the performance of engineered safety features designed to prevent or mitigate radiological consequences. Evaluates the environmental impact of design basis and severe accidents to ensure protection of public health and the environment. Develop and revise regulatory guidance and policy Develops and revises regulations, standard review plans, and regulatory guides. Prepares supporting documentation such as backfit analyses and statements of consideration to ensure alignment with NRC policy and risk-informed principles. Provide expert consultation and mentorship Serves as a subject matter expert to NRC staff across multiple offices, providing authoritative advice on PRA. Mentors junior staff, contributes to knowledge management initiatives, and supports technical reviewers in their evaluations. Represent NRC in public and interagency forums Presents technical positions at public meetings, hearings, and to advisory committees such as the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards and the Commission. Prepares responses to inquiries from Congress, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and the public. Engage in national and international collaboration Participates in industry codes and standards activities to represent NRC perspectives and promote effective regulatory practices. Attends international meetings to gather and share information that enhances the safety of domestic facilities.