Full Name
Scott Flanders
Job Title
Chief Information Officer
Company
NRC
Speaker Bio
Scott Flanders, a seasoned technology executive, has dedicated over three decades to the nuclear industry. As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), he is at the helm of the organization's technological advancement, strategically guiding enterprise and mission information technology and management, while safeguarding its critical mission.
Scott’s journey at the NRC began as a reactor engineer intern, where his passion and curiosity in the field began to flourish. He ascended through various leadership roles, including Director of the Division of Site Safety and Environmental Analysis and Deputy Director of the Division of Waste Management and Environmental Review. In these positions, he demonstrated exceptional leadership, managing diverse technical teams and driving the NRC's reactor and materials programs forward.
He became a member of the Senior Executive Service in 2004 and has since held executive leadership positions of increasing complexity across various technical disciplines, ultimately joining the NRC’s IT organization in 2017 as the Deputy CIO. He was appointed as the agency’s CIO in 2024. With a keen understanding of the nuclear industry's complex challenges and a visionary approach to technology, Scott has been instrumental in implementing modern technologies to enhance the agency's operational efficiency, improve decision-making processes, and strengthen cybersecurity measures.
Beyond his technical expertise, Scott is a fervent advocate for innovation and collaboration, encouraging his team to embrace emerging technologies. Scott recognizes the profound impact that technology can have on nuclear safety and security, and by leveraging the power of data and information technology, he is helping to ensure the NRC is well postured to meet its safety and security mission.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland and has completed executive education programs from Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University.
Scott’s journey at the NRC began as a reactor engineer intern, where his passion and curiosity in the field began to flourish. He ascended through various leadership roles, including Director of the Division of Site Safety and Environmental Analysis and Deputy Director of the Division of Waste Management and Environmental Review. In these positions, he demonstrated exceptional leadership, managing diverse technical teams and driving the NRC's reactor and materials programs forward.
He became a member of the Senior Executive Service in 2004 and has since held executive leadership positions of increasing complexity across various technical disciplines, ultimately joining the NRC’s IT organization in 2017 as the Deputy CIO. He was appointed as the agency’s CIO in 2024. With a keen understanding of the nuclear industry's complex challenges and a visionary approach to technology, Scott has been instrumental in implementing modern technologies to enhance the agency's operational efficiency, improve decision-making processes, and strengthen cybersecurity measures.
Beyond his technical expertise, Scott is a fervent advocate for innovation and collaboration, encouraging his team to embrace emerging technologies. Scott recognizes the profound impact that technology can have on nuclear safety and security, and by leveraging the power of data and information technology, he is helping to ensure the NRC is well postured to meet its safety and security mission.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland and has completed executive education programs from Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University.
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