Jim Andersen brings 34 years of progressive nuclear safety and security regulatory experience spanning cyber security, physical security, licensing, inspection, and rulemaking. At EXCEL, Mr. Andersen leads client engagements focused on the design, implementation, and evaluation of physical and cyber security protection systems — including independent self-assessments, NRC inspection preparation, corrective action review, and long-term business strategy development.
Prior to joining EXCEL, Mr. Andersen held a distinguished career at the U.S. NRC, rising to the Senior Executive Service level and serving in a series of high-impact leadership roles including Division Director of Physical and Cyber Security Policy, Director of the Cyber Security Directorate, and Deputy Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response. He also served as a U.S. Navy officer on active duty and in the Naval Reserve, including as a Sonar and Electrical Officer aboard USS Pittsburgh (SSN-720) and as a Naval Analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Ask Jim about: cyber security policy & oversight, physical security programs, nuclear licensing & regulatory affairs, Reactor Oversight Process (ROP), emergency preparedness & response, fuel cycle safety & safeguards, NRC inspection & compliance, rulemaking & policy development, strategic planning & business development, senior executive leadership