Director of Operations
About The Position
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) is a non-profit, non-partisan "think-and-do" tank based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to help create the conditions for success for new nuclear energy so it can play a major role as an energy security and climate solution. We identify barriers to new nuclear commercialization, perform independent and highly technical analysis, produce useful information resources, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to help overcome those barriers. About the Role The Director of Operations is a key senior leader responsible for the effective, efficient day-to-day management of NIA. Working closely with the President and CEO, this role oversees administrative operations, organizational finance and budgeting, culture, and cross-team coordination to turn strategic priorities into successful execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 5 years of operations and administrative experience.
- Demonstrated leadership in operations, administration, nonprofit management, or a related field
- Strong financial management, budgeting, and grant oversight experience.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, discretion, and proactive problem-solving.
- Commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- nuclear energy experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision, leadership, and professional development for administrative and operational staff.
- Establish and oversee efficient systems, processes, and workflows that support organizational effectiveness.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the organization.
- Lead financial management activities in partnership with the President/CEO and outside accounting firm.
- Support development, monitoring, and administration of organizational budgets.
- Oversee grant administration, including budget tracking, financial reporting, compliance, and fund management.
- Provide regular financial insights to support organizational decision-making and sustainability.
- Lead initiatives that strengthen employee retention, engagement, and satisfaction.
- Foster a positive, mission-driven workplace culture.
- Partner with the President and CEO to execute organizational priorities, anticipate challenges, and remove obstacles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
