CareerPlan

Nuclear Safety Functional Area Manager- Active Security Clearance Required

Livermore, CA, usFull-time$282k–$360k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
HybridSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the Nuclear Safety Functional Area (NSFA) at LLNL, overseeing nuclear criticality safety, safety basis, startup/restart readiness, and nuclear material storage to ensure safe execution of nuclear operations.

Role type

Senior management IC (Nuclear Safety Manager)

Builds

Nuclear safety compliance and monitoring capabilities for DOE nuclear operations

Domain

Nuclear energy / National Security

Required skills

Strategic planning, workforce planning, budget management, regulatory interpretation (10CFR830/DOE Orders), stakeholder engagement, performance management, organizational leadership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer, proposal drafting, university collaboration

Technologies

DOE Orders, 10CFR830, Nuclear facility regulations

Responsibilities

Develop high-level organizational strategies and priorities; Provide leadership to 30+ employees; Interface with DOE Headquarters and DNFSB; Advise senior management on nuclear safety; Manage hiring, recruiting, and succession planning; Collaborate with other DOE sites and international partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities