Senior Manager, Nuclear Security and Safeguards Programs - Military veterans preferred

Title: Senior Manager, Nuclear Security and Safeguards Programs

Location: Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

TITLE: Senior Manager, Nuclear Security and Safeguards Programs

LOCATION: Rockville, MD or Bellevue, WA, USA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Senior Manager, Nuclear Security and Safeguards Programs

TerraPower is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Nuclear Security and Safeguards Programs to be a part of the Regulatory Affairs team. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and provides day-to-day support of TerraPower projects, develops Cyber Security, Physical Security, Information Security, Material Control and Accountability and International Safeguards Programs to meet established regulatory requirements. Works in close consultation with Engineering and Operations staff to ensure regulatory requirements are identified and implemented in accordance with TerraPower design and licensing strategy. Defines and executes the design and licensing strategy for Cyber, Information, and Physical Security Program as well as MC&A and International Safeguards Programs. Manages interactions with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission including pre-application discussions, preparing/reviewing topical reports and other reactor licensing documentation, and responding to requests for additional information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful implementation of licensing actions associated with Cyber and Physical Design Security Programs.

• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining licensing documentation in compliance with Physical Security Design Programs, and regulations.

• Coordinating with design personnel to ensure new designs and design changes meet cyber and physical security regulatory requirements.

• Coordination of the design, construction, and implementation of all physical protection systems including barriers, access control facilities, intrusion detection & assessment systems, training facilities, and security response positions.

• Develop and implement Access Authorization (AA) and Fitness for Duty (FFD) programs, for both construction and plant operation phases to ensure that individuals, subject to the requirements of 10CFR73. 26 and 10CFR 73.56 are trustworthy and reliable.

• Ensures the program will monitor initial and continuing Unescorted Access Authorization (UAA), granting Unescorted Access (UA) or maintaining UAA/UA.

• Establishing and implements a FFD program for evaluating and maintaining the authorization of personnel to the construction site and operating plant.

• Leading the development of security life cycle documents to include project plans, concept of operation plans, procedures, and implementation plans.

• Lead the development and implementation of regulatory documents such as cyber security plans, physical security plans, training and qualification plans, and contingency response plans.

• Perform nuclear security assessments necessary to support the development of the site’s security protective strategy and contingency response plan.

• Develop and implement Material Control and Accountability and International Safeguards Programs

• Develop and implement programs to for the Physical Protection of Category 1 and 2 radioactive materials.

• Develop and Implement the TerraPower Controlled Information and Safeguards Information Programs.

• Keeps management apprised of any potential issues with SGI for reporting purposes.

• Keeps the Director of Regulatory Affairs apprised of any potential issues associated with SGI for reporting purposes.

• Approves SGI access for TerraPower employees and contractors.

• Serve as a security liaison to internal and external stakeholders to support plant design, safety & security interface, regulatory requirements, and the development of memorandums of understanding or other support documents.

• Utilize work management processes to prepare and review technical materials and support nuclear safety programs.

• Interfacing with technical discipline teams at TerraPower, partners, and contractors.

• Preparing and reviewing technical material prepared by themselves and others.

• Reviewing correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

• Preparing or reviewing physical security regulatory evaluations.

• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining licensing documentation in compliance with Cyber and Physical Security Design Programs regulations and strict quality assurance standards.

• Interfacing with technical discipline teams at TerraPower, partners and contractors.

• Preparing and reviewing technical material prepared by themselves and others.

• Reviewing correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

• Assisting with safety analysis report (SAR) revisions and preparation.

• Preparing or reviewing cyber, information and physical security regulatory evaluations.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience

• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.

• Self-Starter with ability to manage deadlines.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional

• Extensive experience in interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

• 15-20 years demonstrated, applicable experience in nuclear licensing and inspection activities associated with Cyber and Physical Security Programs:

• US NRC 10 CFR Regulations

• US NRC guidance related to 10CFR regulations implementation (Regulatory Guides, Standard Review Plans, Interim Staff Guidance documents, Generic Communications, Security regulations)

• Project management and project management tools experience with the capability and willingness to assume full responsibility for a project task

• Excellent written and oral English skills.

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds

• Repetitive work: Prolonged

• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

• Travel required: 0-25%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range Level 13: $ 194,197 - $279,158

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

• Generous Holiday Schedule

o 10 paid holidays

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

• Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

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