Manager, Licensing

About the role

The Manager of Licensing supports the planning, development, and execution of licensing and permitting activities for TNC's reactor projects. This role manages day-to-day licensing workflows, coordinates cross-functional inputs for regulatory submissions, and serves as a key interface between licensing staff, project teams, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate regulatory document review, NRC submission preparation, and compliance tracking, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy across licensing applications and correspondence.
• Utilize digital platforms and data analytics to manage licensing schedules, track regulatory commitments, and monitor NRC docket activity in real time, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks during the licensing process.
• Manage assigned portions of regulatory activities (certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses) and track progress against milestones, escalating risks and issues to the Director as needed.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities across licensing disciplines to ensure application inputs are developed on schedule, are technically sound, and are consistent across submissions.
• Review documentation developed by regulatory authorities (e.g., Safety Evaluation Reports, Environmental Impact Statements) for accuracy, adequacy, and consistency, and flag issues to the Director.
• Draft regulatory responses, including responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), and prepare them for submission in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in direct interactions with regulators, including supporting regulatory audits, review meetings, and engagement plan execution alongside the Director.
• Monitor the regulatory environment for developments relevant to TNC projects and summarize implications for the licensing team and project stakeholders.
• Supervise and develop licensing staff, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing technical coaching to junior team members.
• Support development of regulatory budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Actively support the safety culture and ensure integration of quality in licensing processes.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Science (e.g., Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Physics, Environmental).
• 8+ years of relevant engineering, project management, and/or licensing/regulatory affairs experience.
• Experience contributing to licensing/regulatory affairs efforts that resulted in regulatory outcomes (e.g., safety evaluations, design approvals, license issuance).
• Experience participating in NRC, DOE, and/or state-level regulator interactions (written and/or verbal), either as a lead or in a supporting capacity.
• Strong technical writing skills, with demonstrated experience drafting regulatory submissions, RAI responses, or technical/environmental documents for regulatory review.
• One or more of the following:
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations, requirements, guidance, and industry codes and standards.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project inputs or managing contract staff contributions.
• Experience working under a quality assurance program such as NQA-1, DOE Order 414.1D, ISO-9000, etc.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with new reactor licensing (Part 52 or Part 50) or advanced reactor regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with environmental review processes (NEPA, EIS, EA).
• Experience with emergency planning, nuclear security, or safeguards regulatory requirements.
• Prior supervisory experience, including performance management and staff development.
• Experience with nuclear project finance or commercial nuclear construction/commissioning from a regulatory perspective.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.