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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency that was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and began operations in 1975. NRC’s mission is to license and regulate the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment. In carrying out its mission it exercises the following vision: Demonstrate the Principles of Good Regulation (independence, openness, efficiency, clarity, and reliability) in performing our mission. Working at NRC offers a unique opportunity to experience a career where your impact reaches across the country and around the world. We need a wide variety of administrative and technical staff to accomplish our objectives. We hire engineers, scientists, security specialists, information technology professionals, financial analysts, and a range of other occupations. Whether you’re a student, recent college graduate, veteran, someone with nuclear industry experience, or a current government employee looking for a new opportunity, the NRC can offer you a competitive salary and a fulfilling career.

The IAEA, or the International Atomic Energy Agency, is widely known as the world's "Atoms for Peace and Development" organization within the United Nations family. Set up in 1957 as the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field, the IAEA works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies. The IAEA offers challenging assignments in a stimulating multicultural workplace. It has around 2,500 staff members from over 100 countries with expertise in a variety of scientific, technical, managerial and professional disciplines. Most staff members work at the Agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

In our most critical infrastructure sector − where safety, performance and reliability are paramount − INPO partners with the nuclear power industry in its ongoing quest for continuous improvement. Members benefit from a global nuclear community that willingly shares a collective ownership for each other to achieve and sustain exemplary operational, organizational, and human performance. In nuclear energy production, safety is non-negotiable and public trust is paramount. As the world’s trusted authority on nuclear safety and reliability for more than 45 years, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations gives members the support they need to achieve exemplary results in a high-performing, high stakes industry where the reputation of one affects the reputation of many. Through integrated programs and expert services adaptable to any operating model, scale, or technology, INPO helps members manage risks and build skilled, proficient teams to safely and reliably start up and operate nuclear reactors.