Government Affairs Manager

Antares • Dc, DC

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About The Position

The Government Affairs Manager is in charge of helping Antares leadership execute our DC-based strategy for engaging federal stakeholders from Congress, the Pentagon, NASA, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Homeland Security. The government affairs manager will closely monitor all events in Washington, DC, and recommend how the CEO and the Head of Federal Strategy and Policy should engage to allow Antares to capture federal business opportunities, enact legislation that removes obstacles to the development of the advanced nuclear energy industry, and enhance Antares’ reputation within the Beltway.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of public policy experience in Washington, DC ideally at the Pentagon, NASA, DoE (Dept of Energy), or DHS (Dept of Homeland Security)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 3+ years of relevant licensing experience
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documents and presentations

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with the development and execution of influence plans focused on federal stakeholders
• Good writing (Smart Brevity, no passive voice, avoid repetition, etc.)
• Attention to detail; avoiding typographical errors
• The ability to explain complicated concepts in science, technology, defense, and engineering in clear language that the average reader can understand without jargon or acronyms
• Understanding of and familiarity with the U.S. military, nuclear energy industry, space, NASA, the lunar economy, and the venture-backed startup ecosystem. This understanding may come in the form of multiple years of work experience in any or all of these sectors or academic study of issues related to these topics
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
• Ability to travel to regulatory locations as needed
• Ability to obtain a Q or Top Secret clearance is preferred

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees