Project Manager (Technical/Policy)

NIA seeks a highly motivated project manager and researcher to support and direct NIA projects and broaden the NIA’s core expertise. The ideal candidate will be either a technical expert with policy familiarity or a policy expert with a sufficient technical background. By leading and coordinating technical, market, and policy analysis and advocacy, this position will help bring advanced reactors to market so they can mitigate climate change.

Position Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing, executing, and/or assisting with NIA research projects, events, and stakeholder engagement. Possible project areas include:

• U.S. NRC safety licensing for commercial reactors
• RD&D policy at the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies
• Advanced nuclear energy’s role in deep decarbonization
• State-level policy inclusion of advanced reactors
• Encouraging entrepreneurship
• Fuel cycle innovations
• International export initiatives including market development, regulatory support, export controls, and development finance
• Financial innovation and investor engagement
• Nonproliferation and safeguards-by-design for advanced reactors

Responsibilities

Research, writing, and project management (80%)

• Serve as a substantive expert on advanced nuclear energy policy, regulatory, and technical issues
• Conduct and oversee project-related research, analysis, and reports
• Manage subcontractors and internsCoordinate and lead the substance, organization and logistics of NIA workshops, meetings, and events
• Assist with stakeholder engagement, including interactions with advanced nuclear companies, industry organizations, NGOs, government agencies, donors, and utilities
• Generate and develop ideas for future projects
• Represent NIA at meetings, hearings, and events

Other (20%)

• Assist in communications and outreach
• Assist in strategic planning, grant proposals, and grant reporting
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

• BS/BA in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, energy policy, or related field
• Technical proficiency and technology background in nuclear energy or other highly regulated and technically complex industry.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for advanced nuclear power as a climate mitigation solution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent research and analytic skills with demonstrated ability to write coherent research reports, white papers, regulatory comments, and other analysis independently
• Commitment to treating others with consideration and respect, consistent with a positive work environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, energy policy, law, or related field
• Experience in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, or the nuclear industry, particularly with advanced nuclear technologies
• Knowledge of advanced nuclear energy technology and policy
• Experience with grant applications and reporting

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to jgreenwald@nuclearinnovationalliance.org