Senior Information Collections Specialist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade in the Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience.
  • Strong understanding of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and 5 CFR Part 1320 regulations.
  • Experience conducting authoritative analyses of complex information collection requests.
  • Ability to develop and revise information collection policies and procedures.
  • Proven advisory skills with experience providing technical assistance and training to staff.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and conduct analyses of information collection requirements according to federal regulations.
  • Develop and implement agency-wide policies for information collection activities.
  • Provide advisory services on PRA compliance to NRC staff and management.
  • Review and recommend approval for information collection justifications from program offices.
  • Analyze and report on information collection impacts to inform agency decisions.
  • Negotiate and consult with OMB and other stakeholders regarding information collections.
  • Train NRC staff on PRA compliance and information collection best practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and life insurance plans.
  • Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan akin to a 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan).
  • Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave.
  • Family-friendly leave policies.
  • 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Transit benefits.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is located in Division of Guidance, Rulemaking, Economic Analysis, and Technical Editing, Economic Analysis and Liaison Branch.

The supervisor is Matthew Burton.

This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

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The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties leading and conducting authoritative analyses of complex information collection requirements contained in agency rules, forms, surveys, and other documents, ensuring alignment with Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and related federal information management regulations.

Such duties include but are not limited to:

  • Develop, recommend, and implement agency-wide policies, standards, objectives, and procedures for information collection activities, including process improvements and adoption of new technologies.
  • Provide authoritative advisory services and technical assistance to NRC staff and management on PRA compliance, information collection requirements, and regulatory text review.
  • Review, validate, and recommend approval of information collection justifications prepared by program offices, evaluating need, practical utility, estimated burden, and technical adequacy.
  • Prepare and present in-depth analyses and reports on information collection requirements, including cost, programmatic, and technological impacts, to inform agency decisions and ensure compliance with federal standards.
  • Represent the NRC in negotiations and consultations with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NRC senior leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders regarding information collection submissions and policy positions.
  • Develop and deliver training and briefings to NRC staff and management on PRA compliance, information collection processes, and best practices.
  • Monitor and evaluate agency compliance with federal information management laws, regulations, and standards; conduct periodic reviews to validate necessity, eliminate duplication, and improve efficiency.
  • Lead or participate in the review of regulatory text to identify new or modified information collection requirements and provide guidance to rulemaking staff.


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.


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: independently interpreting and applying the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and related regulations to complex or multi-office information collection requests; conducting authoritative analyses of information collection requirements, including cost, programmatic, and technological impacts; developing or revising policies, procedures, or guidance for information collection activities; providing technical advisory services and training to staff and management; reviewing and validating justifications for information collections, including those associated with rulemaking; and negotiating and representing organizational positions with OMB or other external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  1. Demonstrated knowledge and application of Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and Related Regulations.
  2. Technical Expertise in Managing Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Compliance and Agency Policy Development.
  3. Analytical Integration and Technical Evaluation (Cost, Programmatic, and Technical Impact).
  4. Advanced Communication, Negotiation, and Training.
  5. Rulemaking Guidance and Regulatory Text Review.


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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