Branch Chief

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in federal Physical Security programs.
  • Expertise in managing Insider Threat and Operations Security programs.
  • Strong background in risk and vulnerability assessments.
  • Proven leadership experience managing technical teams or projects.
  • Experience developing risk-informed policies in security.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee NRC Facility Security Program operations and compliance.
  • Manage security systems including Insider Threat and Operations Security.
  • Implement physical security directives and conduct vulnerability assessments.
  • Coordinate incident reporting and corrective actions for security breaches.
  • Lead security awareness programs across the NRC.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and life insurance plans.
  • Flexible Spending Account options for health and dependent care.
  • Thrift Savings Plan with retirement savings benefits.
  • Generous leave policies, including annual leave and paid sick leave.
  • Transit benefits and 11 paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is located in Office of Chief Human Capital Office (OCHCO), Division of Facilities and Security (DFS), Security Management Operations Branch (SMOB).

The supervisor is Susan Abraham.

This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

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The successful candidate will perform the full range of Branch Chief duties.

Such duties include but are not limited to:

  • Provides oversight of the NRC Facility Security Program at Headquarters and regional offices to ensure protection of NRC facilities, personnel, and both classified and Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with applicable laws, Executive Orders, MDs, and federal directives.
  • Manages related systems and programs, including the Insider Threat Program, Operations Security, the Occupant Emergency Program, badging and access controls, facility physical security plans, and agency-wide security awareness activities.
  • Serves as the authoritative expert for implementing Intelligence Community physical security directives, conducts risk and vulnerability assessments, coordinates incident reporting and corrective action tracking, and ensures alignment with SEAD-3 foreign travel reporting requirements.
  • Provides oversight of policy, technical issues, and day-to-day operations related to physical and facility security at the NRC. Manages staff and operations at Headquarters, the Technical Training Center (TTC), and the regions.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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.
  • The individual needs to have a Q clearance and will need to obtain SCI access.


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: Detailed knowledge and implementation understanding of federal Physical Security programs. This includes integrated oversight of the Insider Threat Program (ITP) and Operations Security (OPSEC); management of the Occupant Emergency Program (OEP) across HQ and regional offices; administration of badge issuance, access controls, and visitor management systems; ensuring proper handling and protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified materials; alignment with SEAD-3 foreign travel reporting requirements; conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, coordinating incident reporting, tracking corrective actions, and leading agency-wide security awareness activities.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  1. Knowledge and implementation understanding of Physical Security Programs, the U.S Government National Industrial Security Program, and the handling and protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified materials.
  2. Experience supervising or providing clear direction, guidance, or leadership to a technical or projects organization, group, or team.
  3. Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish common goals related to security programs.
  4. Experience developing agency positions on policy that are risk informed and data driven.
  5. Experience leading organizational change and enhancements to improve programmatic outcomes.


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.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Additional information

This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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