Director of Federal Policy & National Security Engagement

Speedrun Talent Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Medical plan coverage for dependents

Vision and dental coverage

Parental leave

Onsite catering and lunch

Flexible PTO

HQ in El Segundo office

Job summary

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based startup, seeks a Director of Policy and Government Affairs to lead congressional engagement and shape policy, authorization, and appropriations for deploying microreactors with U.S. government customers.

This role sits at the center of federal growth, requiring Capitol Hill experience and the ability to translate complex nuclear tech into legislative outcomes, working cross-functionally with leadership and federal customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years in congressional policy, appropriations, or government affairs.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or with Congress is essential.
• Proven ability to translate technical policy into legislative outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Radiant’s congressional affairs strategy for federal programs and deployment timelines.
• Build relationships with Members of Congress and staff across defense, energy, and homeland security portfolios.
• Identify opportunities to advance authorizing and appropriations language for Radiant deployments.
• Track and influence authorization/appropriations cycles, hearings, and proposals.
• Prepare briefing materials, memos, analyses, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Shape external narrative on national security and resilience objectives.

Skills

Capitol Hill experience

Congressional policy

Appropriations process

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based startup, seeks a Director of Policy and Government Affairs to lead congressional engagement and shape policy, authorization, and appropriations for deploying microreactors with U.S. government customers.

This role sits at the center of federal growth, requiring Capitol Hill experience and the ability to translate complex nuclear tech into legislative outcomes, working cross-functionally with leadership and federal customers.