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Principal Advisor for Operations

Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Posted 1 days ago

Hybrid Contract Rockville, MD $152K – $210K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJINTJISTJ OperationsEducation
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About the Role

This position is located in Office of the Executive Director for Operations. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the agency. The supervisor is Mike King. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

What You'll Do

  • The successful candidate will serve as a senior advisor providing authoritative expertise, strategic direction, and executive-level guidance on agency-wide strategic planning, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and communications initiatives.
  • The incumbent provides leadership on complex, high-impact matters; advises senior agency officials on policy and governance issues; and leads efforts to advance organizational priorities, modernization initiatives, and performance improvement strategies.
  • Such duties include but are not limited to: Provide authoritative advice and recommendations to senior agency leadership on strategic planning, performance management, governance, organizational effectiveness, and policy matters affecting agency operations and mission objectives.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of agency-wide strategic planning and performance measurement processes.
  • Establish and oversee integrated planning approaches, stakeholder engagement strategies, and performance management practices that support agency priorities and Federal requirements.
  • Evaluate proposed policies, regulations, directives, and organizational initiatives to assess strategic, operational, and governance implications.
  • Develop and present executive-level recommendations and implementation strategies to address complex agency challenges.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams and high-level initiatives involving organizational transformation, regulatory modernization, benchmarking, and advanced technology integration.
  • Conduct complex analyses, synthesize findings, and provide actionable recommendations to support senior leadership decision-making.
  • Represent the agency in senior-level engagements with Federal agencies, professional organizations, industry stakeholders, and other external partners.
  • Establish collaborative relationships, communicate complex strategic and policy matters, and facilitate alignment among diverse stakeholders.

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: U.S.
  • Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
  • Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • There are no education requirements for this position.

Benefits

  • The benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 8562182d-f4a7-41eb-9033-91d2ba586128

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