Director Nuclear Business Development

Vallum Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates in Houston seeks a Director of Nuclear Business Development to drive commercial growth across North America. You will lead relationships with utilities, industrial customers and strategic partners, shaping long-term commercial strategy for next-generation nuclear technologies.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and lead negotiations, RFIs, RFPs and proposals while mentoring BD professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in power generation or energy infrastructure business development, commercial strategy or key account management.
• Strong understanding of advanced nuclear, SMRs and/or utility procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of nuclear licensing, export controls or reactor technologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with utility and industrial customers across the nuclear market.
• Lead business development and customer engagement activities from initial opportunity through proposal and contract stages.
• Identify customer requirements and develop compelling commercial value propositions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, licensing, finance and supply chain to support customer pursuits.
• Lead presentations, workshops, RFIs, RFPs and commercial negotiations.
• Mentor and support Business Development professionals where required.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a leading developer within the advanced nuclear and SMR sector, driving commercial growth and strategic customer engagement across the North American energy market.

As Director of Nuclear Business Development, you will lead relationships with utilities, industrial customers and strategic partners, identifying opportunities to deploy next-generation nuclear technologies while shaping long-term commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with utility and industrial customers across the nuclear market.
• Lead business development and customer engagement activities from initial opportunity through proposal and contract stages.
• Identify customer requirements and develop compelling commercial value propositions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, licensing, finance and supply chain to support customer pursuits.
• Lead presentations, workshops, RFIs, RFPs and commercial negotiations.
• Mentor and support Business Development professionals where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years' experience in power generation or energy infrastructure business development, commercial strategy or key account management.
• Strong understanding of advanced nuclear, SMRs and/or utility procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of nuclear licensing, export controls or reactor technologies is highly desirable.