Director of Regulatory Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist DISA’s remediation efforts by overseeing uranium remediation, recycling, permitting, licensing, and environmental compliance activities.

• Oversee radioactive materials licensing and permitting processes across both public and private lands.

• Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations concerning HPSA operations, source material storage, and laboratory activities at DISA's Mills, Wyoming, Laboratory.

• Facilitate coordination and negotiations with the US NRC, Agreement State agencies, BLM, and state mining regulators.

• Aid in the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of radiation safety, environmental compliance, and occupational health and safety programs.

• Prepare, submit, and monitor license applications, amendments, related regulatory filings, and overall license management.

• Collaborate with state and federal agencies to ensure prompt responses, approvals, and compliance.

• Act as a radiation safety officer for at least one DISA license.

• Oversee schedules related to licensing and compliance milestones.

• Provide leadership updates on project status, risks, and regulatory developments.

• Work alongside technical teams to verify data and confirm that site characterization aligns with future licensing, contracting, and investment decisions.

• Adhere to DISA policies and procedures.

• Prepare and conduct internal training sessions while fulfilling personal safety training requirements.

• Assist with tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.

• Manage, supervise, mentor, and develop teams focused on technical and compliance aspects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Health Physics, or a related discipline is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in permitting, licensing, compliance, or project management within uranium mining/milling or similar industries is essential.

• Experience in interpreting and applying regulations from the NRC or Agreement States is required.

• Proven experience with radioactive materials licenses, mining permits, and federal and state regulatory compliance programs.

• Experience working with NRC, DOE, EPA, and state regulatory agencies is essential.

• Preferred experience in supporting environmental assessments, corrective action programs, remediation activities, and uranium-related operations.

• Experience, education, and training must meet the requirements for a radiation safety officer as outlined in Regulatory Guide 8.31.

• Proficient in conducting radiation surveys, including contamination, personnel, and equipment release evaluations.

• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and convert them into actionable licensing strategies.

• Familiarity with RESRAD and MILDOS is a plus.

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing technical and compliance-oriented teams.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Technically adept and quick to learn new software systems.

• Proven ability to handle complex, multi-stakeholder projects effectively.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple projects efficiently.

• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while managing several projects simultaneously.

• Effective collaboration as part of a team, promoting shared objectives and nurturing positive relationships.

• Adaptable to changing environments, with the ability to identify solutions to challenges using flexibility and problem-solving skills.

• Maintain professionalism with a strong focus on detail, reliability, accountability, and accuracy in all deliverables.

• Commitment to following safety protocols and ensuring compliance with MSHA and company safety standards.

• Must be a valid U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• $120k - $160k per year (paid bi-weekly)

• 401k Matching up to 4%

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits

• Work Schedule: M-T (7:30am - 5:30pm) and Fri (7:30am to 11:30am)

• Bonus Pool

• PTO

• Paid Holidays