Executive Technical Analyst
About The Position
Valar Atomics is redefining energy by making clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. Our mission is to provide abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing through factory-made, fast-to-deploy advanced nuclear systems. Our pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate this vision. Joining Valar Atomics offers a unique opportunity for autonomy, ownership, and impact at every level. The Executive Operations team supports senior technical leadership, including the Office of the Chief of Staff and the Chief Nuclear Officer / Chief Technology Officer, focusing on technical analysis, strategic research, program coordination, and executive decision support in the dynamic field of advanced nuclear energy. The Executive Technical Analyst will act as a key partner to the Chief Nuclear Officer / Chief Technology Officer, blending technical analysis, strategic research, project coordination, and executive support. The core goal is to enhance the CNO/CTO's effectiveness by ensuring timely access to critical information, analysis, personnel, and priorities, thereby facilitating high-quality technical and strategic decisions. This role is ideal for an intellectually curious individual with strong judgment and exceptional organizational skills, who thrives in complex and rapidly evolving environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- 3–8 years of experience in management consulting, engineering, technical project management, strategy, or a similarly analytical role.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving ability.
- Outstanding organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in management or engineering consulting.
- Nuclear, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, or advanced technology experience.
- Experience working with executive leadership.
- Familiarity with engineering documentation, project controls, or regulatory environments.
- Experience using AI tools to accelerate research, analysis, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Research engineering, regulatory, commercial, and strategic topics.
- Analyze technical reports and distill key findings into concise executive briefings.
- Prepare technical memoranda, white papers, and decision-support material.
- Support reviews of reactor design, licensing, safety, and engineering documentation.
- Identify emerging technical risks, issues, and opportunities.
- Coordinate meetings with engineering teams, customers, regulators, investors, and partners.
- Draft executive correspondence and presentations.
- Coordinate work across engineering, licensing, operations, manufacturing, and external partners.
- Monitor schedules, milestones, and executive commitments.
- Identify blockers and drive resolution.
- Support major reviews, design milestones, regulatory engagements, and strategic initiatives.
- Conduct market, technology, and competitor research.
- Benchmark emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Support strategic partnerships and business development.
- Lead special projects on behalf of the CNO/CTO.
- Develop executive dashboards and performance metrics.
- Organize technical knowledge and executive information.
- Maintain decision logs, action registers, and briefing material.
- Develop documentation standards and executive workflows.
- Improve systems that increase organizational effectiveness.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- Generous PPE stipend
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
