Senior Nuclear Licensing Subject Matter Expert

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Senior Nuclear Licensing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our client onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Senior Nuclear Licensing SME will provide highly specialized guidance and in-depth experience and knowledge of Nuclear, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), regulations, licensing, quality, and compliance technical issues, as well as methodologies required for analyzing complex Regulatory and Licensing projects.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee's well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

The Senior Nuclear Licensing SME will lead licensing teams and manage the completion of various regulatory work scopes, including licensing strategy development, License Applications for new nuclear power plant licensing, and working with Project and Engineering teams.

Other duties include:

• Manage elements of the licensing of new nuclear power plant licensing projects in the U.S.
• Manage small teams of licensing engineers and contractors to support project delivery on time with quality.
• Assist Project Leads to manage and drive the work assigned to multiple teams of licensing engineers and contractors within each project.
• Develop licensing strategies to navigate through complex technical issues and mitigate licensing risks.
• Coordinate and prepare Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), including preparation of responses to customer and NRC questions.
• Assist in the preparation of licensing applications for new nuclear power plants, including 10CFR50 Construction Permit and Operating License Applications and 10CFR52 Combined Operating License Applications.
• Prepare licensing documentation and reports supporting customer License Amendment Request (LAR).
• Perform Technical Specification reviews and updates.
• Prepare and perform verification tasks for safety evaluations.
• Interface with customers, internal stakeholders and regulatory personnel on regulatory issues, and to secure applicable permissions and approvals related to work scopes.
• Uphold compliance with business processes and procedures and support business needs including in finance, commercial, project, product and human resources.
• Support the development of Licensing Proposals and responses to Requests for Information from prospective new U.S. Customers.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge in NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge in new nuclear plant licensing including licensing application requirements under 10CFR50 and 10CFR52, with a minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• 2-5 years of people management experience.
• 5 years of commercial operating nuclear power plant experience.
• 3 years of experience leading or independently completing complex projects and providing regulatory guidance / direction to contributing functions (i.e., Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Analysis).

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college, with a minimum of 9 years of related professional work experience.
• Master's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college, with a minimum of 7 years of related professional work experience including:
• Over 10 years of experience leading or independently completing complex projects and providing regulatory guidance / direction to contributing functions (i.e., Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Analysis).
• Extensive knowledge in NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge in new nuclear plant licensing including licensing application requirements under 10CFR50 and 10CFR52.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Remote.
• Schedule is part-time, Monday - Friday work hours based on project needs.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.