Radiant
Director of Policy and Government Affairs
$160K–$236K
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in congressional policy, appropriations, or government affairs.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
- Visa sponsorship
- Any job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
About the job
Leads Radiant’s congressional engagement and legislative strategy to secure policy, authorization, and appropriations support for deploying microreactors across U.S. government customers.
What you'll do
- Develop congressional strategy, build relationships with lawmakers and staff, and advance relevant authorization and appropriations language.
- Track and analyze legislative cycles; prepare briefings and recommendations for company leadership.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align legislative efforts with customer needs and deployment opportunities.
What they ask 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.
Nice to have
- Experience with a congressional appropriations or authorizing committee, or at a government affairs firm or multi-client policy practice.
- Familiarity with Department of Defense budgeting and program structure; knowledge of nuclear energy, advanced energy technologies, or national security policy.
Pay
$160,500 – $236,250 (base salary; posting labels this “Compensation” but does not specify whether it is base salary or total pay)
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