Director of International Business Development (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States. Frequent international travel is required. Relocation assistance is available. U.S. Government export-control reviews apply to foreign nationals.

Salary: $207,995.63–$2,773,275.50 annually; the range is specific to Washington State.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced nuclear energy technologies, including the Natrium reactor and medical isotope applications.

What you will do

• Identify, prioritize, and develop international markets for Natrium deployment.
• Build relationships with governments, utilities, industrial partners, financial institutions, and large-load customers.
• Structure international commercial frameworks, including EPC arrangements, ownership models, offtake agreements, and risk allocation.
• Develop financing strategies involving export credit agencies, multilateral development banks, sovereign guarantees, and private capital.
• Coordinate opportunities through feasibility, site selection, licensing alignment, and final investment decision.
• Represent hirify.global internationally and support executive and board reporting on market-entry plans and opportunity pipelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, international relations, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in international business development leadership, project development, or commercial structuring.
• Experience with project finance, offtake agreements, EPC structures, and risk-sharing frameworks.
• 5+ years of people management experience and the ability to develop employees.
• Experience building government relationships and navigating cross-border regulatory or policy environments.
• Experience in nuclear energy, power generation, or large-scale infrastructure development.

Nice to have

• MBA or another advanced degree.
• Korean language fluency.
• Experience with DOE, EXIM, USTDA, or the U.S. State Department.
• Familiarity with nuclear licensing, non-proliferation, and 123 Agreement frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) plan and discretionary short-term incentive eligibility.
• 21 days of accrued annual PTO and 10 paid holidays.
• Parental leave and gender affirmation benefits.
• Relocation assistance and professional and educational support opportunities.