Radiant Industries

Senior Manager Government Affairs

Washington, D.C · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 75 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBudgetingHRISLeadershipCommunication

About the role

This role sits at the center of Radiant's federal growth strategy.
The right candidate will understand how Congress actually works, navigate the authorization and appropriations processes, and translate technical and operational priorities into legislative outcomes.
Congressional Strategy & Appropriations:

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors.
Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials.
Develop and execute Radiant's congressional affairs strategy in support of key U.S. government programs, customer priorities, and deployment timelines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Members of Congress, committee staff, leadership offices, and personal offices, particularly across defense, energy, appropriations, and homeland security portfolios.
Identify opportunities to advance authorizing and appropriations language that supports the deployment of advanced nuclear systems for mission-critical government applications.
Partner closely with business development, policy, regulatory, and technical teams to align congressional strategy with customer needs, capture priorities, and deployment opportunities.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
7+ years of experience in congressional policy, appropriations, or government affairs.
Experience working on Capitol Hill or closely with Congress.
Strong understanding of the congressional authorization and appropriations process.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications &
Experience working for a congressional appropriations or authorizing committee.
Experience at a government affairs firm or multi-client policy practice.
Familiarity with Department of Defense budgeting and program structure.
Knowledge of nuclear energy, advanced energy technologies, or national security policy.

Track, analyze, and influence annual authorization and appropriations cycles, hearings, markups, and legislative proposals relevant to Radiant's customers and priority programs.

100% top tier plan coverage + 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.
Flexible PTO policy.

recruiting@radiantnuclear.com.
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.
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.
Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
Track, analyze, and influence annual authorization and appropriations cycles, hearings, markups, and legislative proposals relevant to Radiant's customers and priority programs.
Prepare briefing materials, hearing memos, legislative analyses, and strategic recommendations for company leadership.
Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

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