Hiring: Nuclear Specialist Company: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:22:12 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •4-7 years of r elated experience in nuclear technical analysis, research, or policy, with experience in environmental policy and advocacy preferred . •And/or an equivalent combination of education and experience •Operational familiarity with core nuclear technical domains, such as nuclear reactor safety, radiation protection and health physics, nuclear waste and spent fuel management, and nuclear nonproliferation. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze technical methodologies such as source term characterization, atmospheric dispersion, and radiological dose calculation, and to translate them into policy-relevant conclusions. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Required Skills: •The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035 ). •Conduct technical analysis of nuclear reactor safety, radiation protection, and radiological consequence issues , such as source term characterization, atmospheric dispersion modeling, and dose methodology , producing defensible findings that can withstand scrutiny from regulators, courts, and public review. •Analyze nuclear waste and spent fuel management issues, including decommissioning funding assurance, dry cask and spent fuel storage, and the long-term disposal of high-level radioactive waste. •Execute nuclear safety and radiological modeling tools such as MACCS/HYSPLIT, RESRAD and related modeling software. •Advise state and Congressional policymakers on nuclear energy policy, such as NRDC’s participation in state task forces and responses to requests for information on advanced nuclear technologies. •Monitor, assess, and synthesize ongoing nuclear developments related to energy and data centers and beyond , regulatory changes, and news to advise NRDC’s engagement across federal agencies and states. •Engage with stakeholders, coalition partners, and external experts to develop and advance NRDC’s positions in nuclear proceedings. •Develop user-friendly, tailored resources such as analyses, factsheets, presentations, and blogs to communicate nuclear policy and technical findings to NRDC advocates and the public. Qualifications: •Prepare and review comments, filings, and technical materials for federal and state regulatory proceedings, including Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing actions, license transfers, and rulemakings. •A PhD in nuclear engineering or nuclear physics; or an MS in nuclear engineering, nuclear physics, or a related scientific field combined with relevant policy experience •Understanding of NRC regulatory processes, including reactor licensing, license transfers, rulemakings, and decommissioning, preferred. Compensation: •NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!