Senior Information Collections Specialist

Summary

This position is located in Division of Guidance, Rulemaking, Economic Analysis, and Technical Editing, Economic Analysis and Liaison Branch. The supervisor is Matthew Burton. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not 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. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge and application of Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and Related Regulations. Technical Expertise in Managing Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Compliance and Agency Policy Development. Analytical Integration and Technical Evaluation (Cost, Programmatic, and Technical Impact). Advanced Communication, Negotiation, and Training. Rulemaking Guidance and Regulatory Text Review. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Requirements

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 09/24/2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056769. Your complete application must include your resume, responses to all required vacancy questions, and any required documents that prove your eligibility to apply. To begin your application, select the "Apply" button located on the right side of this screen. Follow the subsequent prompts to log in or register, submit all required documents, answer the questions, and complete the application process. You may either select your required documents within your USAJOBS profile to upload with your application or directly upload them during the application process. The following types of document types can be uploaded: .gif, jpg., .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, .doc, and .docx. Important Considerations: Paper Applications: Paper applications will not be accepted unless you can demonstrate hardship circumstances through the agency contact listed below. Application Extensions: Requests for application extensions will not be granted. Hardship Assistance: If you experience hardship applying online, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below for assistance. You must reach out during business hours before the announcement closing date and speak with someone who can provide support for your online submission. The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 415-5888 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.