Senior Director, New Nuclear

Primary Purpose:

Lead NEI’s program on New Nuclear, including the development of government policies, regulatory reforms, and industry’s deployment activities. Provide comprehensive management and supervision of staff involved with creating a stable and predictable pathway to deployment. Additional responsibilities include management of associated NEI committees, including working groups and task forces, to identify and develop options for reducing time, cost and risk for the commercialization of advanced reactor technologies, and strategies that ultimately result in increased investment and the licensing and construction of advanced nuclear projects.

This position also is responsible for identifying the actions and strategies needed to establish the associated infrastructure (both government and industry) needed to bring advanced reactors to market.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is accountable for the activities of the staff under his/her supervision. This includes responsibility for the proper direction of internal manpower and resources necessary to identify issues, evaluate their priority, and develop an effective strategy for resolution. 

This position is responsible for reviewing all actions related to issues in his/her assigned area. Therefore, the candidate must have the capability to recognize the importance of these issues and develop an approach for managing the issues in accordance with NEI policies and practices.

The candidate must have the ability to act effectively under pressure, understanding both the significance of those interactions and the necessary management constraints that limit those interactions and any potential commitments. 

The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, with all disciplines and levels in NEI and with the appropriate levels of member company personnel and with a broad range of industry personnel. This requires the ability to analyze and understand the components of an issue, from the perspectives of both external stakeholders and the NEI members, in order to prioritize the activities necessary for resolving the issue. Superior analytical abilities and an excellent sense of judgment are imperative to the decision-making required in this position.

This position also requires a high level of leadership skills and the ability to delegate responsibility in an effective manner.

The candidate must maintain the flexibility needed to accommodate compromise in the regulatory considerations and the political and legal climates affecting an issue. He/she must anticipate the actions of external stakeholders, including key decision makers and partners, and respond accordingly, and be able to determine the most effective approaches for bringing an issue to satisfactory closure. He/she must be able to adjust priorities in a dynamic environment to respond to NEI members’ needs and effectively close out the issues.

Job Specifications:

A minimum of 15 years of industry experience, including a combination of extensive technical and regulatory experience. A minimum of five years of management experience is preferred.

Knowledge:

The candidate must have a thorough understanding of the practices and principles of the nuclear energy industry, including nuclear power plants, test, research and training reactors, nuclear and fuel cycle facilities and other materials licensees. In addition, he/she must be knowledgeable of the policies and regulatory frameworks in the areas managed.

Skills & Abilities:

In addition to the technical and managerial skills identified above, the candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. He/she must be skilled in persuasion and negotiation/resolution of conflicts and problems. He/she

must be able to assess operational, program, staffing, and fiscal needs and be capable of evaluating financial and fiscal data and analyzing complex written documents. The candidate must be able to delegate responsibility and achieve results through subordinates. He/she must recruit and maintain a competent, well-trained support staff and identify and resolve administrative problems.

Education:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related technical or engineering discipline. 

Graduate degree is preferred.

Compensation:

For employees who live in the Washington, DC metro area, the salary range for this position is: $222,480 - $333,720 annually. Typically, new hires are brought into the organization between the minimum and midpoint of the range, depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted salary for the role.

Benefits:

Healthcare:

NEI offers 3 PPO healthcare plans through CareFirst Administrators.

• Choice - Provides comprehensive coverage for both In-Network and Out of Network services with low out of
• Standard - Provides similar coverage to the Choice Plan
• High Deductible - Provides similar comprehensive coverage to the standard plan

Dental: NEI offers dental coverage through CareFirst Administrators

Vision: NEI offers vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Employer matched 401(k)

Vacation & Sick Leave

Applicants with disabilities:

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NEI will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Shelley Newham, HR Manager at 202-739-8089 or via email at san@nei.org. You may also contact Lori Brady, Sr. Director, HR & Workforce Development at 202-739-8094 or via email at llb@nei.org.

We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed. If you're passionate about our mission and believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply anyway.