Chief of Staff (Government Affairs)

TL;DR

Chief of Staff (Government Affairs): Drive regulatory affairs strategy and execution as deputy to the Chief Nuclear Officer, including stakeholder engagement with government agencies, regulators, and policymakers. With an accent on aligning teams, tracking progress, and cross-functional coordination. Focus on translating priorities into action plans, managing OKRs, and ensuring execution across licensing, policy, and communications efforts.

Location: Washington, DC. Travel ~10%. Unable to provide visa sponsorship. Subject to U.S. export controls.

Salary: $154.5K – $256.2K • Offers Equity

Company

Advanced nuclear reactor builder focused on regulatory affairs and government engagement.

What you will do

• Act as trusted deputy to the CNO, stepping in for meetings and ensuring follow-through on decisions and engagements.
• Shape and execute regulatory affairs strategy across federal, state, and international stakeholders.
• Lead planning, OKRs, and progress tracking for the regulatory function, flagging risks early.
• Coordinate internal teams in engineering, licensing, legal, and communications for consistent execution.
• Prepare briefings, materials, and operating rhythms for leadership and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7–12+ years in government affairs, policy, strategy, consulting, or program management.
• Strong executive presence and clear communication skills.
• Experience with federal agencies, Congress, or highly regulated industries.
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguity, drive outcomes with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with bias for action.

Nice to have

• Understanding of energy, nuclear, defense, or infrastructure policy.

Culture & Benefits

• Substantial equity grants and comprehensive health benefits including 100% medical up to silver, vision, dental.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave, flexible PTO, remote workday allocation.
• Daily catered lunch, free snacks/drinks, company events, and team bonding.
• One Medical memberships, voluntary benefits like FSA/HSA, commuter support.