Director of Policy and Government Affairs

Radiant is an El Segundo CA-based startup building the worlds first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. The companys first reactor Kaleidos is a 1-megawatt failsafe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to five years without the need to refuel. Portable nuclear power with rapid deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals data centers remote sites and military bases. Radiants unique practical approach to nuclear development utilizes modern software engineering to rapidly achieve safe factory-built microreactors that leverage existing well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020 Radiant is on track to test its first reactor next year at the Idaho National Laboratory with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Radiantis seekingaDirector of Government Affairswho enjoys the fast-paced creative environment of startupand is passionate about the role of nuclear power in providing reliable zero-carbon energy for small-scale Director of Government Affairs positionownsall Government Affairs activitiesand manages related consultantsfor Radiantat thefederaland statelevels.

Responsibilities&Duties

At the Federal level:

• Developmeaningfulrelationships withpolicymakers at the legislative and executive branch levels specifically with the Department of Energy (DOE)
• Develop/promote policy positionsthat benefit Radiants priorities
• Analyze and contribute to legislative proposalsand attend and analyze hearings
• Ensure compliance with federal lobbying disclosure requirements and FEC regulations governing PAC operations and political activity
• Acquire adequatecorporate knowledgeof Radiant and the microreactor industryto facilitatediscussionswithkey policymakers
• Monitor and influenceappropriationsprocess includingexecutive agencies with a focus on creating funding opportunities
• Monitor and analyze federal budgets for executive agencies that affect Radiant
• Providestrategicsummaries toRadiantsCEO on a routine basis
• Work directly with nuclear energy NGOs and trade associations on policy and funding topics
• Support and attend industry-related social events on behalf ofRadiant
• Facilitatein-person visits between Radiant leadership and federal stakeholders in the Washington DC metro area as well as other locations
• Identify idealengagement events (e.g. conferences speaking opportunities)for Radiant leadershipto reach key policymakers

At the State Level:

• Manage stateconsultants to develop strategiesfor lobbying in key states where Radiant has opportunities for siting a reactor or a future production facility
• Buildrelationshipswithstate legislators Governors officesand departmentslocal governmentprospective customers and tribal communitieson behalf of Radiant

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years of professional experience working on legislative mattersfor one or more of the following: aprivatecompany acongressional office afederal agency involved in nuclear energy
• Abilityto travel and attend in-person meetings
• Abilityto work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Abilityto attend political and industry events on behalf of Radiant

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Direct experience with appropriations and budget planning and development
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Advanced degree (MA JD PhD) in science policy or political science
• Experience working on issues directly related to the DOE
• Knowledge or work experience in nuclear technology
• Knowledge of U.S. federal contracting and acquisition practices
• Direct experience in achieving definitive legislative outcomes
• Passion for nuclear energy and/or microreactors and the role of nuclear power in providing carbon-free and continuous energy
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems be self-motivated and start initiatives from scratch
• Demonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnerships with other leaders in nuclear industry
• Demonstrated ability work with a technical team to take complex information and simplify it for non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with and/or experience in western US states including but not limited to Alaska Idaho and Utah

Total Compensation and Benefits
Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiants new hire compensation package includes base salary substantial equity grants and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance experience education and qualifications and are designed to support continued growth as scope responsibility and impact expand at Radiant.

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Benefits and Perks for Eligible Employees:

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) 50% for dependents.
• Voluntary life accident hospital critical illness commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicants capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.