Senior Information Collections Specialist

Summary

This position is located in Division of Guidance, Rulemaking, Economic Analysis, and Technical Editing. The supervisor is Mat Burton. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties leading and conducting authoritative analyses of complex information collection requirements contained in agency rules, forms, surveys, and other documents, ensuring alignment with Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and related federal information management regulations. Such duties include but are not limited to: 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 the Office of Management and Budget (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 the review of regulatory text to identify new or modified information collection requirements and provide guidance to rulemaking staff.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have 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 is defined as: independently interpreting and applying the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and related regulations to complex or multi-office information collection requests; conducting authoritative analyses of information collection requirements, including cost, programmatic, and technological impacts; developing or revising policies, procedures, or guidance for information collection activities; providing technical advisory services and training to staff and management; reviewing and validating justifications for information collections, including those associated with rulemaking; and negotiating and representing organizational positions with OMB or other external stakeholders. A description of how you possess the specialized experience must be addressed in your resume. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.