Senior Intergovernmental Liaison Project Manager (GG-15)

Summary

This position is located in Division of Materials Safety, Security, and State Programs. The supervisor is Adelaide Giantelli. 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 duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Leads, coordinates, and manages activities associated with the NRC Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP), including scheduling and IMPEP reviews, overseeing evaluation team activities, developing findings and recommendations, and ensuring consistent and effective implementation of IMPEP policies and procedures across the NRC and Agreement States. Coordinates Management Review Board (MRB) processes, preparing supporting materials, facilitating MRB deliberations, and ensuring timely documentation and communication of MRB decisions. Interacts with Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations, national and international standards setting organizations, and members of the public to accomplish Agency mission and represent NRC actions as appropriate. Advises management and staff on issues and policies associated with NRC's regulation and oversight of byproduct materials. Assists with programmatic direction of materials uses associated with academic and industrial uses of byproduct materials, including technical assistance to the Regions, and Agreement States. Supports efforts to develop policies and procedures and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness in the branch function and program areas. Provides advice to supervisor and staff and assists supervisor in organizing and accomplishing work, coaching, mentoring, and training junior staff. Is responsible for managing projects and resolving highly complex, critical, or controversial program policy, licensing, inspection, or oversight issues.

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: applying the principles of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and NRC regulations and guidance related to the use of byproduct material. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Broad and extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of engineering or radiological protection, relevant to the application of NRC rules, policies, procedures, and safety standards for byproduct materials licensing, inspection, and regulation, including using available information and risk insights to support decisions. A working knowledge of Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Parts 30 to 40, 70, 71, and 150 and of Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses (NUREG 1556) and Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2800, Materials Inspection Program is beneficial. Demonstrated ability to perform independent evaluations and reviews of NRC and Agreement State programs, issues, or problems which document program performance, set precedent, or establish policy. Demonstrated ability to interact with Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations, national and international standards setting organizations. Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and manage complex projects and assessments involving the development of licensing actions, rulemaking packages, regulatory guidance, Commission policy, or technical reports for the National Materials Program. 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.

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

You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree. Candidates for Federal Government professional engineering positions must meet certain basic professional knowledge requirements. Generally these knowledge requirements are met by having a bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant professional engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, metallurgical, materials, nuclear, structural, chemical, electrical) from a school of engineering with at least one professional engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). However, if you do not possess such a professional engineering degree, you may still satisfy the professional knowledge requirements if you have current Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in one of the relevant disciplines from any U.S. State or Territory; or if you successfully passed an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) written examination administered by a State Board of Engineering Examiners; or if you have either a related professional degree or at least 60 semester hours of specified engineering-related college courses COMBINED WITH at least a year of professional engineering work experience performed under professional engineer supervision and guidance. Note: Engineering technology degrees are not generally qualifying unless supplemented by other evidence of the individual's professional knowledge (e.g., current P.E. license or EIT examination results, as discussed above). More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering jobs are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following Web site: OPM Qualification Standards for 0800 Professional Engineering Positions FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

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.

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 11/09/2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13098384. 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.

Other information

This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.