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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Senior Reliability and Risk Analyst

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$155K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking a Senior Reliability and Risk Analyst to serve as a leading technical authority within the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. The role involves conducting probabilistic risk assessments, developing regulatory guidance, and providing mentorship to junior staff while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead complex technical reviews and safety evaluations

Conduct independent PRA and engineering analyses

Evaluate accident mitigation systems and environmental impacts

Develop and revise regulatory guidance and policy

Provide expert consultation and mentorship

Represent NRC in public and interagency forums

Engage in national and international collaboration

Qualification

Probabilistic Risk AssessmentEngineering DegreeRadiological Consequence AnalysisProfessional Engineer LicenseRegulatory Guidance DevelopmentTechnical CommunicationMentorship

Required

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

Comprehensive, expert, and detailed knowledge to perform independent reviews and analyses of the design and functional capability of the reactor systems and components

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

A degree in Engineering that leads to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET, or includes differential and integral calculus and courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical fields and circuits, nature and properties of materials

Combination of education and experience that includes a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and a good understanding of the engineering sciences and techniques

Professional registration or licensure as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico

Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences

Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, with at least 1 year of professional engineering experience

A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science

Education equivalent to one of the majors shown that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education