Telework eligibleFederal

Special Assistant

Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Program Management

Salary
$169,279–$197,200/year
Grade
15
Work location
Telework eligible · Rockville, Maryland
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Apply by
Oct 21, 2026
Category
Program Management

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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.

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

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.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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.

About this listing

Nuclear Regulatory Commission has 14 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Rockville, Maryland. See all Nuclear Regulatory Commission listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $169,279 to $197,200 a year. That covers GS-15 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 15 days, from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026. Among currently open Program Management postings, the typical advertised window is about 14 days.

Who can apply: employees of the hiring agency. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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