Sr. Security Specialist

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. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge of physical protection systems, security programs, security equipment, and security-related procedures at NRC-licensed facilities including operating reactors and fuel cycle facilities. Experience leading physical security-related inspections and demonstrated knowledge of the reactor oversight process including the significance determination process and the NRC’s enforcement policy is required. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying NRC regulations, regulatory guides, policies, and processes related to physical security. Demonstrated ability to make independent technical analyses related to physical security regulations, programs, policies, and procedures, and evaluate the technical soundness and merit of the issues stemming from licensee requests, NRC processes, or NRC program actions. Demonstrated ability to present technical information both orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and logical manner. Experience drafting, developing, and presenting complex physical security-related issues and concepts to internal and external stakeholders, including nuclear industry members. Demonstrated experience independently delivering briefings and clear written communications to NRC senior leaders. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s reactor oversight process (ROP) and associated security inspection and other programs and regulations pertaining to the regulatory assessment of operating commercial nuclear power reactor facilities. Ideal candidates will have experience as a qualified NRC physical security inspector, leading or participating in NRC physical security inspections at NRC-licensed facilities.
This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Division of Security Operations, Security Oversight and Support Branch. The supervisor is Desiree Davis. This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.