What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Affairs Associate position at radiant?
Radiant is an El-Segundo, CA-based clean energy startup building a nuclear microreactor. A climate-friendly alternative to diesel generators, Radiant's Kaleidos 1MW microreactor will be the world's first portable, zero-emissions power source that works anywhere. We plan to test our development reactor by 2026 and if successful, it will be the first new commercial reactor design to achieve a fueled test in over 50 years. Radiant's goal is to bring one of the world's first factory-constructed microreactors to market. Our microreactor can bring power to remote parts of the world and provide backup power for life-saving applications in hospitals or disaster-relief scenarios.
Government Affairs Associate
Based in Washington, D.C. the Government Affairs Associate will be assisting with the developing and implementation of strategic initiatives to influence public policy, build key relationships with government officials, and protect Radiant’s priorities at the federal level.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the organization
- Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders
- Prepare detailed policy briefs, position papers, and legislative summaries
- Coordinate advocacy efforts, including drafting testimony, organizing meetings, and supporting lobbying activities
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between government affairs objectives and broader organizational strategy
- Represent the organization at government and industry events, conferences, and meetings
- Track and report on the progress of key legislative and regulatory priorities
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative advocacy
- Deep understanding of legislative processes and government structures
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience working in government, legislative offices, or political campaigns
- Strong network of government and policy contacts
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Relationship management
- Political landscape navigation
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to achieve company goals.
- Available for occasional travel
Employee Benefits for Eligible Employees:
- Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full time, salaried employees.
- Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
- One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.
- Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage 50% for dependents.
- Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.
- Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Commuter and FSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
- Free snacks and drinks onsite.
- Flexible PTO policy.
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.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. 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.
