Director, International Market Development & Policy

About the role

This role supports X-energy's international engagement strategy by contributing to the development of international markets, cultivating customer opportunities, and helping shape domestic and international policies that facilitate deployment of X-energy's technologies. Working under the direction of the Senior Director, this role leads discrete market development and policy workstreams and helps strengthen the customer, supply chain, and strategic partner relationships that support X-energy's growth in target international markets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of market strategies to promote X-energy's technologies in international markets, and lead execution of assigned market development workstreams under the direction of the Senior Director.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of policies for engagement with U.S. and foreign governments and lead specific policy initiatives as assigned.
• Help develop and execute initiatives that promote favorable market conditions and policies for deployment of X-energy technologies within a defined set of markets or regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with a defined set of international industry organizations, NGOs, think tanks, US Government officials, and international governmental organizations in support of company market objectives.
• Represent X-energy in select international policy forums and initiatives, as directed by the Senior Director and other senior leaders, to help ensure the company's interests are reflected in relevant global discussions.
• Support engagement with congressional and executive branch stakeholders on national security and foreign policy matters affecting X-energy's business objectives, including preparation of briefing materials and positioning.
• Support efforts to engage international financing organizations and institutions, helping to identify and advance opportunities for financial backing of X-energy projects.
• Coordinate, facilitate, plan, and host senior international partner delegations/visits to X-energy facilities and support senior leaders in their external engagements with international partners.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international affairs, economics, finance, business, engineering, physical sciences, or other relevant field.
• Typically, twelve years of general work experience.
• A minimum of six years of experience in international market development and/or policy engagement.
• Strong understanding of international markets, policy development, and non-proliferation issues related to energy technologies, specifically nuclear energy.

Location & Schedule

9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

• Travel Expectations: 10%
• Work Site Expectations: 4 days a week in office
• Hours: 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday - Friday

Pay

The salary range for this position is $220,000 - $240,000. The compensation for this position is comprised of base salary plus an annual short-term incentive which is variable, based on scope of responsibility and achievement of goals.

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of employees