Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Job overview

The Senior Manager, Government Affairs role is onsite in Washington, DC, with a stated compensation range of $160,500–$236,250 per year. Radiant is developing portable nuclear microreactors intended to support power needs for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. The role leads congressional engagement and legislative strategy to support government customer funding, procurement, authorization, and deployment of advanced nuclear systems. It translates technical and operational priorities into policy and budgetary objectives and advises company leadership on legislative developments and opportunities.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute congressional affairs strategy
• build relationships with members of Congress and committee staff
• identify opportunities for authorizing and appropriations language
• track and analyze legislative cycles, hearings, markups, and proposals
• prepare briefings and legislative analyses
• coordinate with business development, policy, regulatory, and technical teams
• support congressional engagement plans and executive meetings
• coordinate with external partners
• ensure compliance with lobbying, ethics, and disclosure requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior manager

government affairs

washington dc

radiant industries

congressional strategy

appropriations

federal policy

advanced nuclear

$160,500–$236,250/year

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Incentive stock plan, medical, vision and dental coverage, sponsored One Medical memberships, paid parental leave, catered lunch, snacks and drinks, flexible PTO, and company events.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of congressional policy, appropriations, or government affairs experience, including experience working on Capitol Hill or closely with Congress. Extended hours and weekends may be required.

About the employer

Radiant Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.