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Director of Policy and Government Affairs

Radiant · Washington, D.C. · On-site

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About Radiant

Radiant builds Kaleidos, a portable, factory-built nuclear microreactor that delivers a megawatt of clean power anywhere it is needed. Backed by a16z, Felicis and USV.

About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • Experience working for a congressional appropriations or authorizing committee
More about this role

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. The U.S. grid is under growing strain, with power demand accelerating, driving higher utility costs, rising carbon emissions, and interconnection backlogs. Radiant has a solution, transportable, on-site power. Our first reactor, Kaleidos, is 1 megawatt: small enough to be factory-built, transported by land, sea, or air, and deployed wherever power is needed. 1 MW can power 1000 homes for five years. Ship it back and we refuel for a 20 year operating life. We made energy a product that can be used for critical infrastructure like military bases, data centers, hospitals, and remote sites, as well as the commercial main street businesses that keep America running. Founded in 2020, Radiant is under contract to deliver power to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and has signed pre-order agreements with Equinix, with deployments beginning in 2028.

About the Role

Radiant is seeking a Director of Policy and Government Affairs , to lead the company’s engagement with Congress and help shape the policy, authorization, and appropriations environment required to deploy...

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