Job Description
Job Description
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) is a non-profit, non-partisan "think-and-do" tank based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to help create the conditions for success for new nuclear energy so it can play a major role as an energy security and climate solution. We identify barriers to new nuclear reactor commercialization, perform independent and highly technical analysis, produce useful information resources, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to help overcome those barriers.
About the Role
NIA seeks a highly motivated senior analyst or analyst to contribute to NIA projects and other activities. The ideal candidate has strong analysis and written communication skills and the ability to understand a technically complex field. This role executes and/or assists with NIA research projects and events, analysis, writing, and advocacy, along with engagement with policymakers, stakeholders, and media. Title is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time role with benefits, based in Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of two in-office days per week.
Example Project Areas
- Enabling successful early mover nuclear energy projects through technical and policy analysis
- DOE analysis across reactor deployment, commercialization, financing, government contracting, and the fuel cycle
- Nuclear fuel cycle research, including HALEU, waste management, and reprocessing/recycling
- Bipartisan congressional engagement to inform new nuclear energy legislation
- Effective federal and state-level policy to encourage new reactor commercialization
- Private financing and investor engagement
- New nuclear energy's role in energy security and decarbonization
- Workforce development
- NRC reform for more effective, efficient, and predictable regulation of new reactors
What You'll Do
- Conduct research, develop policy recommendations, and present findings to policymakers and stakeholders to enable early mover nuclear projects.
- Serve as an expert on new nuclear energy policy and technical issues.
- Assist with stakeholder engagement, including new nuclear companies, industry organizations, NGOs, government officials, and utilities.
- Represent NIA at meetings, hearings, and events.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, political science, energy policy, or related field required.
- Knowledge of new energy technologies and companies pursuing early mover technology deployment.
- Knowledge of energy policy, regulatory agencies, and Congress.
- Experience performing technical and policy analysis relating to nuclear energy.
- Excellent research, analysis, and communication skills.
- Interest in and enthusiasm for new nuclear power as a solution for energy security and climate mitigation.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a related technical or policy field.
- Experience working with or for government (NRC, DOE, other federal agencies) or the nuclear industry.
Applicant Requirements
A resume and cover letter are required to apply.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit/stand for long periods, occasional travel to off-site meetings, and ability to use a phone and computer.
Nuclear Innovation Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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