Teaching and Learning Leader

INPO External•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Teaching and Learning Leader independently coordinates, performs, and leads activities to monitor and improve plant performance, particularly in teaching and learning, training, and accreditation. The role applies adult learning science and supporting technology while ensuring alignment with nuclear industry standards and accreditation regulations. It requires strong executive writing and communication skills. The position works with plant personnel, INPO leadership, industry stakeholders, regulatory agencies, the National Academy for Nuclear Training, and the Accreditation Board. The role monitors plant performance, supports accreditation and improvement activities, leads matrixed teams and assistance visits, and communicates issues and results to leaders and executives. Travel to nuclear sites and other required locations, domestically and internationally, may be up to 40%. Maintaining the unescorted access authorization needed for on-site duties may be required. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor of science degree in engineering, physical science, or another related area and SRO certification or license are preferred. Required experience includes six or more years of professional work experience and five or more years in the commercial nuclear power industry or commensurate military experience. Two or more years of supervisory experience in the commercial nuclear power industry or military is preferred. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test. The position may require unescorted access status and access to export-controlled technology; any required export license or authorization must be received for an offer to be contingent on it.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six or more years of professional work experience.
Five or more years of experience in the commercial nuclear power industry or commensurate military experience.
Knowledge of training fundamentals, including adult learning principles and the systematic approach to training (SAT), and ability to apply these in regulated or accredited environments.
Ability to apply SAT methodologies effectively and recognize the importance of accurate subject matter knowledge in evaluating training solutions.
Experience preparing training materials and evidence for accrediting organizations, including understanding how accreditation requirements differ from routine teaching, learning, or operational activities.
Applied experience in training environments and ability to evaluate and support site-level implementation of training, teaching and learning, and accreditation requirements.
Understanding of accreditation standards and processes, including training program assessment and how teaching and learning practices are embedded and sustained at site level.
Strong analytical and communication skills to interpret accreditation requirements, assess site practices, and document compliance and improvement actions clearly.
Understanding of performance improvement tools, including root cause analysis, performance analysis, self-assessments, and benchmarking.
Practical or working knowledge of training implementation documents such as ACAD, 10CFR, and regulatory guides.
Advanced knowledge of industry standards and best practices in leadership effectiveness, team effectiveness, and management model development and implementation.
Advanced knowledge of industry standards and best practices in performance improvement and operating experience programs, including the corrective action program.
Advanced ability to think strategically, analyze critically, discern, and interpret data elements and information sources.
Advanced ability to communicate complex issues in simple, compelling messages to managers and executives with varied experience.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated management and leadership capability to influence others, foster an inclusive environment, coordinate resources, communicate concisely, provide feedback to improve individual and team performance, and discern the importance of issues.
Advanced ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive or private information.
Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, and to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl; climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders; traverse scaffolding; and lift 25 pounds.
Ability to travel domestically or internationally by plane or car.
A U.S. state- or territory-issued Real ID-compliant driver's license or identification card.
All INPO employees are expected to abide by behavioral expectations outlined in INPO’s Core Values, Team Effectiveness Attributes, and Leadership Effectiveness Attributes.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test.
May be required to obtain unescorted access status.
If required for access to export-controlled technology, receipt of an export license or authorization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physical science, or another related area.
SRO certification or license.
Two or more years of supervisory experience in the commercial nuclear power industry or military.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage activities for continuous monitoring of plant performance, including developing and closing improvement plans related to teaching and learning, training, and accreditation.
Lead matrixed teams in accreditation activities, observing behaviors, interpreting information, and advancing performance.
Build teams and lead assistance visits to organize, prioritize, identify, and communicate improvement actions.
Communicate issues and results professionally to leaders and executives at INPO, in the nuclear industry, and at regulatory agencies.
Maintain current knowledge of industry standards and regulations pertaining to accreditation, training, teaching, and learning.
Continuously monitor and analyze assigned plants’ performance and advise the INPO leadership team of performance trends.
Interface with site personnel at all levels, observe plant evolutions, analyze information, and identify performance and programmatic accreditation improvement opportunities.
Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders and serve as a trusted liaison among INPO, plants and utilities, the National Academy for Nuclear Training, and the Accreditation Board.
Use individual knowledge, expertise, or networks to identify ways to deliver effective assistance to the industry.
Travel to nuclear sites and other required locations domestically and internationally, and maintain the unescorted access authorization necessary for on-site duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.