Talascend is currently seeking a Security Programs Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client supporting their project in Kemmemer, Wyoming.

Overview

The role involves providing services as a senior subject matter expert for the security programs supervisor and assisting in developing the access authorization and fitness for duty programs across construction, fuel delivery, and operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead subject matter expert for access authorization and fitness for duty to include the regulations and guidance
Develop and implement roadmaps for construction, fuel delivery, and operations phases
Translate 10 CFR (including Part 26), NRC guidance, and NEI standards into compliant policies, procedures, and site controls
Serve as mentor and provide knowledge transfer to the security programs supervisor and reviewing officials
Provide subject matter input to the design of the badging, access authorization, fitness for duty, and safeguards information area to ensure all regulatory requirements are met
Provide subject matter input and assist in developing and delivering comprehensive training and communications for staff and contractors
Assist in nuclear security program audits and assessments necessary to ensure compliance with program requirements
Support the programs supervisor with oversight of regulatory inspections
Review correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as requested
Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance, high morale, and a focus on industrial safety
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree + 15+ years nuclear security/access authorization/fitness for duty experience in operating plants, with 5+ years in a leadership role
20+ years’ experience with progressive leadership
Requirements

Demonstrated, recent hands-on implementation of 10 CFR (including Part 26) and NEI guidance at operating nuclear sites
Proven track record interfacing with NRC during inspections/inspections follow-ups
Knowledge of current trends and nuclear industry activities related to security programs program implementation
Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards
Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to perform assigned duties and manage deadlines with minimal direction
Advanced technical writing, program governance, audit/assessment leadership, stakeholder management, and change/conflict management
Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach
Proficient in MS Office/Adobe + familiarity with records management systems and access control/badging platforms
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, foster teamwork, continuous learning and embracing innovative ideas and process improvement
Preferred Requirements

Participation in industry working groups, NEI task forces, steering committees, contributor to a published NEI document, or NEI loanee
Shift

Remote-based position

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.

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