Budget Director

To qualify for this SES Budget Director position, you must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience at the senior executive level, typically gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in federal service or equivalent. Specialized experience includes broad knowledge of scientific and engineering disciplines to assess nuclear reactor safety and security issues.

• Specialized experience: broad knowledge and understanding of scientific and engineering disciplines sufficient to assess significant reactor safety and security issues and vulnerabilities associated with the design, licensing, construction and operation of nuclear reactor facilities.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience indicative of senior executive level managerial capability, directly related to the Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.
• Experience typically gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal multi-year budget planning, formulation, execution, financial analysis, and the Congressional budget process, including presenting and defending budgets before Agency leadership, OMB, and Congress (PTQ 1).
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse budget, financial, and program analysts while managing Federal budget and financial processes and collaborating with Agency leadership, OMB, Congressional staff, and other stakeholders (PTQ 2).
• Extensive experience analyzing complex issues; developing and overseeing budget and fee policies, practices, and systems; and communicating objective analyses, recommendations, and results to Agency leadership, OMB, Congress, and other stakeholders (PTQ 3).
• Executive Core Qualifications: Commitment to the Rule of Law, Driving Efficiency, Merit and Competence, Leading People, and Achieving Results.
• No specific education requirements; applicants will be evaluated based on experience and demonstrated qualifications.
• Resume must not exceed 2 pages and must address the specialized experience, ECQs, and PTQs.

Provide executive leadership and direction for the NRC's Planning, Budgeting, and Performance Management (PBPM) Process.

• Serve as principal advisor to agency leadership on strategic planning, budget, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Provide independent analyses of policy, program, and resource issues to support executive decision-making.
• Ensure effective integration of strategic planning, budget formulation, performance management, and resource planning across the agency.
• Provide policy oversight and direction for the development, implementation, and execution of the agency's budget.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and systems for budget formulation, funds control, and resource management.
• Oversee the agency's administrative control of funds; approve and issue budget allowances and financial plans.
• Direct the development and administration of the NRC's authorization and appropriation legislation.
• Coordinate with program offices, OMB, congressional committees, and other stakeholders to support the agency's mission and ensure sound stewardship.

U.S. Citizenship required.

• This is a Drug Testing position; pre-appointment drug testing required.
• Must be able to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements; a background investigation leading to a security clearance is required.
• Must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period; continued employment requires certification that employment advances the public interest.
• Subject to Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
• Subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
• You must meet qualifications by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.
• All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Complete health and life insurance plans.

• Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k)).
• Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave.
• Family friendly leave policies.
• Paid holidays per year.
• Transit benefits.

This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Division of Planning and Budget.

• The supervisor is David D'Abate.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy.
• Selectees will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to appointment.
• The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use.
• A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires.
• If a 145(b) waiver is granted, successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment.
• You may check your application status by logging onto the official application portal and selecting 'Application Status'.
• After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency responsible for regulating the nation's civilian use of nuclear materials to protect public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) provides financial leadership and manages the agency's budget, financial operations, and strategic planning. This Budget Director role sits within the OCFO's Division of Planning and Budget, directly supporting the NRC's mission by overseeing resource allocation and performance management. As a federal employer, the NRC offers structured career paths, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to nuclear safety and security.