BaRupOn LLC
Government Relations & Partnerships Lead (SMR / MMR Programs)
Irvine, CA · Exec
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 121 days ago
Project ManagementStrategic CommunicationsNegotiationFDA RegulatoryResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationRegulatory Affairs
About the role
- This is a senior executive role that sits at the intersection of policy, regulation, and commercial strategy.
- This role reports directly to the CEO and carries significant influence over BaRupOn's regulatory positioning, public narrative, and strategic alliance portfolio.
- Serve as BaRupOn's primary liaison with key federal agencies including the NRC, DOE, Office of Nuclear Energy, OMB, and relevant Congressional committees and staffers.
Responsibilities
- Government Relations Strategy & Execution Develop, own, and execute BaRupOn's comprehensive government relations strategy at the federal, state, and local levels, aligned with program development timelines and licensing milestones.
- Develop and manage state-level government relations strategies for each project site, including engagement with governors' offices, state energy agencies, public utility commissions, and legislative stakeholders.
- Strategic Partnerships & Industry Engagement Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with utilities, electricity offtakers, research institutions, national laboratories, and industry consortia that strengthen BaRupOn's competitive and regulatory position.
- Build and maintain productive long-term relationships with DOE program offices, national laboratory leadership, and federal interagency partners to position BaRupOn favorably for funding, collaboration, and regulatory support.
- Support the Head of Finance in pursuing federal funding opportunities, including DOE cost-share programs, loan guarantees, and public-private partnership structures that require government relations coordination.
- Licensing & Regulatory Process Support Coordinate closely with the Director of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs to support NRC pre-application engagement, public meetings, and hearing processes from a government relations and communications perspective.
- Manage BaRupOn's engagement with NRC Office of New Reactors and other NRC offices on policy, outreach, and stakeholder matters outside the formal technical licensing track.
- Support licensing and permitting processes by coordinating with state and local agencies on environmental reviews, site permits, and community stakeholder engagement plans.
- Communications & Public Affairs Develop and execute stakeholder communications and engagement plans for federal, state, local, and community audiences, ensuring BaRupOn's public narrative is consistent, credible, and strategically positioned.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure external messaging on regulatory, policy, and partnership matters is aligned and on-brand.
Requirements
- Required Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Nuclear Engineering, Law, Business, or a closely related field.
- 8-15 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or regulatory affairs within the U.S. energy or nuclear sector.
- Direct experience with SMR, advanced reactor, or nuclear new-build government affairs and public engagement.
- Experience with NEPA environmental review public processes, community engagement, and environmental justice considerations in energy project siting.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Certifications Advanced degree in public policy, law, nuclear engineering, or a related energy field - preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent - preferred.
Equal opportunity
- Statement BaRupOn LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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