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External - Posting Description Senior Program Manager, Radiation Control - 518855 Organization: Nuclear Power Group Department: Operations Support Work Location: Chattanooga, TN Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations Posting Open: 08/31/2026 Posting Close: 09/09/2026 11:59 PM EST Salary: Competitive POSITION PURPOSE: This position provides corporate oversight and governance for radiological program areas for TVA's nuclear fleet. The Senior Program Managers (SPM) function is to monitor and manage metrics, processes and performance oversight to their areas of expertise to ensure activities are being conducted in accordance with appropriate regulations and TVA policies, programs, and procedures; technical Specifications; and federal, state, and local regulations. The SPM's report to the RP CFAM and are accountable for fleet performance in the respective areas.

JOB DIMENSIONS: Supervisory Responsibility - None, however the position does work closely with site equivalent roles and have decision-making ability for activities in various program areas. RP CFAM is expected to also be engaged in the decision making. Budget Responsibility - As applicable PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Serve as the peer team leader for the radiological technical working groups Support development and oversight of functional area technical programs, policies, and processes utilizing assessment reports, performance metrics, and peer groups to assess the health of programs, policies, and processes consistent with industry standards and all state, local and federal regulations.

Support and maintain fleet-wide best practices and develop TVA Nuclear fleet standardized policies, programs, processes, and department description for their functional area. Ensure the sharing of "best practices" and operational experience among industry peers, the nuclear sites, and functional areas, driving to industry top quartile performance. Support Radiation Protection Peer Team initiatives for the fleet.

Assist peers to ensure consistency across the fleet and that efficiency gains can be achieved by leveraging the resources of the entire fleet. Evaluates internal and external dosimetry programs for regulator compliance, industry excellence, and accurate dose reporting Ensure the sharing of "best practices" and operational experience among industry peers, the nuclear sites, and functional areas, driving to industry top quartile performance Maintain a fleet action tracking repository to share learnings and drive fleet improvements. No site left behind.

Takes on additional responsibilities as assigned by the RP CFAM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education - Bachelor's degree in science or engineering or the equivalent or equivalent training and experience. Formal training in radiation protection. Experience - 10 years experience in the nuclear industry including five in a position directly related to the responsibility of the position and five years of experience in a supervisory or management position.

Certification/License, etc - Certification in Health Physics part 1 and/or 2 is preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of nuclear plant health physics and radiation protection. Must have demonstrated successful leadership skills.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access. Candidate must be able to serve as a corporate duty manager and serve on the emergency response organization. Equal Employment Opportunity TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities.

Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Drug-Free Workplace All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace

TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). How to Claim Vet Preference If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above.

Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service.

Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position. How to Submit Documentation: Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process. Email documents to [email protected] More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference

If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].