Technical Advisor

TITLE:                Technical Advisor

LOCATION:       Bellevue, WA and Rockville, MD

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Technical Advisor, Regulatory Affairs

TerraPower is seeking a highly talented and motivated candidate for the position of Technical Advisor for Regulatory Affairs.  This position will report to the Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs.  The position’s main duties are to provide support to the Senior Vice President and the Regulatory Affairs team in regulatory decisions and processes.  The position will be a part of the Regulatory Affairs Management team.

Responsibilities

The Technical Advisor will provide direct support by evaluating regulatory policy, developing regulatory position papers, developing regulatory presentations, developing regulatory documents, tracking action and compliance items, developing options/solutions to challenging regulatory tasks, project management and providing regulatory recommendations.

•         Prepare and review regulatory submittals, presentations, reports, and other communication materials

•         Effectively navigate a complex stakeholder landscape and ensure alignment on project goals and objectives

•         Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

•         Facilitate effective communication and collaboration on regulatory issues across project teams, departments, and external partners

•         Lead and track regulatory compliance items

•         Develop and implement process improvements. Assess risks, identify problem areas in execution, and improve collaboration among teams across regulatory affairs and the company

•         Assists in creating and maintaining strategic plans for Regulatory Affairs

•         Lead or contribute to special projects and initiatives

Key Qualifications and Skills

•         4 Year degree or higher in engineering or scientific discipline or equivalent experience.

•         Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry

•         Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management

•         Minimum of 15 years of experience in interactions with various regulatory bodies

•         Minimum of 15 years of experience in developing and reviewing regulatory submittals

•         Excellent written communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with all levels within the organization including senior executives, trustees, donors, and peers.

•         Adaptability and resilience in the face of rapid change and ambiguity

•         Proficiency in project planning, implementation and delivering results.

•         The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

•         Must have the ability to solve problems and meet deadlines with a great level of flexibility

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  The information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed, and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

•         Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

•         Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds

•         Repetitive work: Prolonged

•         Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

•         Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

•         Travel required: 10-20%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not be considered a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.  

Job details

Salary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

•         Competitive Compensation

•         Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

•         Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

·        Vision

·        Dental

·        Life

·        Life and Disability

·        Gender Affirmation Benefits

·        Parental Leave

•         401k Plan

•         Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

·        21 days of annually accrued PTO

•         Generous Holiday Schedule

·        10 paid holidays

•         Relocation Assistance

•         Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

•         Flexible Work Schedule

 TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/