Senior Information Collections Specialist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

This position is in the Division of Guidance, Rulemaking, Economic Analysis, and Technical Editing. The incumbent leads and conducts authoritative analyses of complex information collection requirements in agency rules, forms, surveys, and other documents to ensure alignment with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and related federal information management regulations. The position reports to Mat Burton and is subject to confidential financial disclosure and security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

The incumbent develops and implements agency-wide policies and procedures for information collection activities; advises NRC staff and management on PRA compliance; reviews information collection justifications; prepares analyses of costs and programmatic and technological impacts; and represents the NRC in discussions with OMB and other stakeholders. The role also includes training staff, monitoring compliance, reviewing regulatory text, and helping improve the efficiency of information collection processes.

This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy. U.S. citizenship is required. The position is subject to drug testing and security and suitability requirements, and includes a one- or two-year trial period. A transferable security clearance or a background investigation leading to clearance is required for new hires; a temporary waiver may be available under specified conditions.

Requirements

• 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 independently interpreting and applying the Paperwork Reduction Act, 5 CFR Part 1320, and related regulations to complex or multi-office information collection requests.
• Experience conducting authoritative analyses of information collection requirements, including cost, programmatic, and technological impacts.
• Experience developing or revising policies, procedures, or guidance for information collection activities.
• Experience providing technical advisory services and training to staff and management.
• Experience reviewing and validating justifications for information collections, including those associated with rulemaking.
• Experience negotiating and representing organizational positions with OMB or other external stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements.
• Must be able to meet the position qualifications no later than 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date and before placement.
• Resume information must be true and accurate, and must clearly describe how the candidate possesses the specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 reviews of regulatory text to identify new or modified information collection requirements and provide guidance to rulemaking staff.

Benefits

• 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 a 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
• Annual vacation leave and paid sick leave
• Family-friendly leave policies
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Transit benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed