Radiant
Senior Manager Government Affairs
$160K–$236K
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Manager · 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 to U.S. government customers.
What you'll do
- Develop congressional affairs strategy, cultivate relationships with congressional offices, and advance legislative language supporting deployments.
- Monitor authorization and appropriations activity and prepare briefings, analyses, and recommendations for leadership.
- Coordinate congressional engagement across internal teams and external stakeholders, supporting executives and ensuring lobbying and disclosure compliance.
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; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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, or knowledge of nuclear energy, advanced energy technologies, or national security policy.
Pay
$160,500 – $236,250 (base salary)
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