U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Mark Franke has extensive experience in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, serving in various leadership roles since December 2003, including Director of the Division of Reactor Projects and Director of the Division of Reactor Safety. Franke has been pivotal in shaping policies and regulations for new and advanced reactors, as well as managing the licensing processes, including the final design certification of the Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR). Previous to the NRC, Franke worked at Merrill Lynch as an Assistant Vice President and certified financial manager. Franke began a career in the U.S. Navy, serving as a Lieutenant and qualified Submarine Officer, gaining expertise in nuclear engineering and maintenance. Franke holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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.