Senior Advisor, Nuclear Energy Policy – Partnerships

Idaho National Laboratory

Senior Advisor for Nuclear Energy Policy & Partnerships at Idaho National Laboratory. Supporting strategic partnerships and engagement in nuclear energy research and policy.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeWashington D. C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $164,592 - $337,428 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate nuclear energy policy and strategic priorities into partnership opportunities that grow NS&T’s R&D portfolio.
Advise leadership on external engagement strategy and partnership development.
Coordinate and align engagements across divisions to ensure consistent messaging and a unified external presence.
Support interactions with DOE, other federal agencies, industry, national labs, and global partners.
Contribute to international engagement strategy aligned with U.S. priorities.
Provide guidance on partnership mechanisms (e.g., CRADAs, SPPs, MOUs, NDAs).
Enable program and division leaders to expand mission-driven collaborations.
Deep expertise in nuclear energy policy, strategy, or related field.
Strong understanding of DOE, national lab, and/or federal partnership environments.
Proven ability to influence without authority and operate at a senior advisory level.
Experience building and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
Excellent communication and strategic analysis skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, public policy, or a related field with a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience; or a Master's in engineering, science, public policy, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in engineering, science, public policy, or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience external engagement, partnership development, and/or government relations at a national laboratory, federal programs, R&D organization, or major industry institution.
Demonstrated ability to manage strategic relationships with DOE, other federal agencies, industry partners, state/local governments, national laboratories, and international organizations.
Experience coordinating complex external engagements and ensuring consistent organizational messaging.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience leading high-visibility interactions and representing organizational priorities to senior external stakeholders.
Demonstrated collaborative leadership and experience reinforcing an inclusive environment that promotes excellence, integrity, and mission-driven leadership.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

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Hard Skills & Tools

nuclear energy policypartnership developmentstrategic analysisstakeholder relationship managementgovernment relationsexternal engagementcollaborative leadershipmission-driven collaborationsR&D portfolio managementcomplex engagement coordination

Soft Skills

influence without authorityexcellent communicationinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkinginclusive leadershiprelationship buildingadvisory skillsorganizational messagingteam coordinationhigh-visibility interaction

Certifications

DOE Q clearance