Director, Growth & Strategy

Overview Director on the Growth & Strategy team at X-energy shapes and executes the company\'s corporate strategy and drives growth initiatives. The role involves identifying and evaluating new markets, strategic partnerships, potential acquisitions, and business initiatives that define X-energy\'s future. It requires working across functions to translate engineering, commercial, and financial perspectives into actionable decisions and delivering high-impact results with executive visibility. Responsibilities Lead substantial work scopes for the team, build relationships with senior leaders, and direct multiple team members in execution. Lead corporate development opportunities and strategies related to new business ventures, customer-facing service lines, capital formation, M&A, and strategic partnerships. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to surface solutions and execution plans that improve cost, schedule, and technical or commercial viability of projects and businesses. Direct company-wide strategy development, develop coherent presentations, analyses, and processes to align operations with long-term goals. Drive the development and evolution of financial models across a portfolio of infrastructure and energy investments, ensuring reliability and usefulness for decision making. Build buy-in with senior leadership through prepared presentations for meetings with executives, the board, and investors. Support team execution of core tasks and responsibilities with guided supervision. Share knowledge of industry best practices and standards across the team. Drive alignment and clarity among stakeholders including clients, executives, engineers, and commercial teams by presenting, defending, and explaining key decisions. Proactively identify business cases in response to strategic questions, including deals, financing, or other priorities. Provide and implement effective operating systems and processes to model leadership and improve junior staff quality of work. Maintain professional demeanor in all communications and perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or related field. Typically fifteen years of general work experience. MBA with three or more years of related experience in strategy, finance, or similar roles (can be in lieu of fifteen years of general experience). Demonstrated strength in developing cogent executive and board-level presentation decks; strong PowerPoint and Excel modeling skills. Experience with strategy development (market and competitor analysis, opportunity identification, business case development and evaluation). Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information to executive leaders. Location and Work Style Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD Work Site Expectations: 5 days in office Travel Expectations: 10% (as needed for project assignment) Hours: 8:00am–5:00pm ET, Monday – Friday Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $207,000 – $232,000 base salary. Compensation includes a base salary plus an annual short-term incentive; ranges may vary by location and qualifications. Benefits include a robust package with a 401(k) plan with employer match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement/professional development support. Equal Opportunity and Compliance X Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr X-Energy, LLC