Senior Manager, Nuclear Quality Assurance

Senior Manager, Nuclear Quality Assurance - 518924

Job : 518924
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Senior Manager, Nuclear Quality Assurance - 518924

Organization:
Nuclear Power Group

Department:
Quality Assurance

Location:
Chattanooga, TN & Oak Ridge, TN (Work location will be split up to 50% each between Chattanooga corporate office and Clinch River new nuclear site in Oak Ridge, TN. Position may transition fully to Oak Ridge, TN based on business needs.)

Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 09/26/2026

Posting Close: 10/04/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who will build, sustain, and continuously improve a robust Quality Assurance Program for TVA's New Nuclear Deployment Services and new nuclear site projects in alignment with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and associated Regulatory Guides and standards. They bring relevant power plant experience, strong technical judgment, and a track record of developing and/or implementing QA programs that drive effective oversight across design, construction, and/or operations phases.

They are adept at directing risk‑informed audits, assessments, and other oversight activities; provide oversight of supplier and contractor QA/QC functions; and ensure identified issues are effectively resolved to closure. This individual brings strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, collaborative approach, and the ability to uphold the highest standards of nuclear quality assurance. This is a rare opportunity to establish the foundation for quality excellence as the industry advances into a new nuclear era.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Sr. Mgr., Nuclear Quality Assurance reports directly to the Director, Nuclear Quality Assurance, and is responsible for the development and maintenance of TVA Nuclear quality assurance programs, performance of the quality assurance functions at the assigned site, to ensure compliance and effective implementation of regulations, commitments, and policies, including those Quality Assurance programs that govern activities performed by Site Quality Assurance organization personnel.

The Sr. Manager, Nuclear Quality Assurance may also manage the training programs for Nuclear QA personnel and the quality internal audit program.

The position may also review and qualification of suppliers to ensure final acceptance of all safety‑related material for all nuclear plants to comply with applicable specifications and requirements and manage the vendor audit program. This position description applies to the Sr. Mgr. Fleet QA (CQAM), Site QA (SQAM), and QA Services (QASM).

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Supervisory Responsibility — Directly lead ~5-10 Quality Assurance staff.

Budget Responsibility —Develop and manage an annual budget of up to $2M for the respective portion of the Fleet Quality Assurance Organization

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reference TVA-NQA-PLN
89-A

Develop, review, maintain, and administer the Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan and QA organization procedures required to ensure that TVA activities provide the required degree of safety and reliability.

(CQAM/SQAM) Direct the oversight of TVA activities by auditing, inspecting, assessing and observing the conduct of activities at the Fleet Center and/or nuclear plant sites to ensure that they provide the required high degree of safety and reliability and are carried out consistent with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory commitments, licenses, and other requirements. The depth and scope of oversight is dependent on the item’s or subject’s importance to safety and performance history.

(CQAM/SQAM) Plan, conduct, and report the results of Fleet and…