Nuclear Security Manager

Requisition ID: 294579 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Reston, VA

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

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Job Summary:

 For over 70 years, Bechtel has been at the forefront of nuclear innovation delivering clean, reliable energy worldwide on over 150 nuclear power plants, adding more than 74,000 megawatts of nuclear generation capacity to the world.  Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. 

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Bechtel’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. 

At the direction of the Bechtel NS&E Manager of Security, the Nuclear Security Manager is responsible for managing security at NS&E Commercial Nuclear Projects in support of the Bechtel scope of work.  Develops and implements Global Business Unit (GBU) commercial nuclear security policies, procedures and briefings.  Oversees project security teams at all NS&E Commercial Nuclear Projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for physical, information, and personnel security across NS&E Commercial Nuclear Projects, ensuring full compliance with 10 CFR Part 73, DOE O 474.3B, IAEA INFCIRC/225/Rev. 5, and host-nation requirements.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project-specific security plans, including Design Basis Threat (DBT) analyses, vulnerability assessments, insider threat programs, and force-on-force exercises.
• Identify security deficiencies and ensure timely, effective corrective actions.
• Develop and oversee security strategies and programs to respond to incidents and evolving threat conditions, mitigating risk to personnel, assets, information, and customer property.
• Direct and supervise investigations involving threats or acts against Bechtel personnel, property, or interests at commercial nuclear projects.
• Plan, organize, and lead nuclear security staff, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary security liaison with federal regulators (NRC, DOE/NNSA), host-nation authorities, the U.S. intelligence community, and local law enforcement, representing Bechtel during inspections, audits, and incident response activities.
• Implement security awareness and training programs to promote a secure work environment across NS&E Commercial Nuclear Projects.
• Develop and manage security budgets in alignment with approved funding and project requirements.
• Represent the NS&E Manager of Security in engagements with clients, government agencies, and industry partners as required.
• Conduct routine security assessments, drills, and exercises to ensure project readiness for a range of threat scenarios.
• Act as the central point of contact for all security matters in the absence of a designated project securit