Analyst / Senior Analyst

The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) is a non-profit, non-partisan "think-and-do" tank based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to help create the conditions for success for new nuclear energy so it can play a major role as an energy security and climate solution. We identify barriers to new nuclear reactor commercialization, perform independent and highly technical analysis, produce useful information resources, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to help overcome those barriers.

About the Role

NIA seeks a highly motivated senior analyst or analyst to contribute to NIA projects and other activities. The ideal candidate has strong analysis and written communication skills and the ability to understand a technically complex field. This role executes and/or assists with NIA research projects and events, analysis, writing, and advocacy, along with engagement with policymakers, stakeholders, and media. Title is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time role with benefits, based in Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of two in-office days per week.

Example Project Areas

• Enabling successful early mover nuclear energy projects through technical and policy analysis
• DOE analysis across reactor deployment, commercialization, financing, government contracting, and the fuel cycle
• Nuclear fuel cycle research, including HALEU, waste management, and reprocessing/recycling
• Bipartisan congressional engagement to inform new nuclear energy legislation
• Effective federal and state-level policy to encourage new reactor commercialization
• Private financing and investor engagement
• New nuclear energy's role in energy security and decarbonization
• Workforce development
• NRC reform for more effective, efficient, and predictable regulation of new reactors

What You'll Do

• Conduct research, develop policy recommendations, and present findings to policymakers and stakeholders to enable early mover nuclear projects.
• Serve as an expert on new nuclear energy policy and technical issues.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement, including new nuclear companies, industry organizations, NGOs, government officials, and utilities.
• Represent NIA at meetings, hearings, and events.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, political science, energy policy, or related field required.
• Knowledge of new energy technologies and companies pursuing early mover technology deployment.
• Knowledge of energy policy, regulatory agencies, and Congress.
• Experience performing technical and policy analysis relating to nuclear energy.
• Excellent research, analysis, and communication skills.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for new nuclear power as a solution for energy security and climate mitigation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related technical or policy field.
• Experience working with or for government (NRC, DOE, other federal agencies) or the nuclear industry.

Applicant Requirements

A resume and cover letter are required to apply.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit/stand for long periods, occasional travel to off-site meetings, and ability to use a phone and computer.

Nuclear Innovation Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.