Head of Regulatory Affairs and Licensing

General Matter • Los Angeles, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

General Matter is seeking a senior regulatory leader to build and lead the organization responsible for licensing the next generation of uranium enrichment infrastructure in the United States. The role will define and execute regulatory strategy, coordinate regulatory policy and governance across multiple sites, lead engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Agreement State agencies, and guide licensing and regulatory readiness from facility development through commercial operations.

This is a builder role requiring close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Legal, Security, and executive leadership to turn nuclear safety and security requirements into an executable licensing program. The successful candidate will establish a high-performing regulatory team, build trusted relationships with regulators, and help the company maintain rigorous safety and compliance standards while progressing with urgency.

The position is based in Los Angeles, California and requires full-time onsite work; hybrid and remote work are not considered. The base salary range is $200,000–$270,000 annually. Full-time hires may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in nuclear regulatory affairs, licensing, nuclear safety, or a closely related discipline, including substantial leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading complex NRC licensing or regulatory programs in the nuclear industry or within a nuclear regulatory agency.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams, coordinate multidisciplinary technical work, and deliver against demanding regulatory milestones.
• Deep knowledge of the U.S. nuclear regulatory framework and NRC licensing, technical review, inspection, and engagement processes.
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable direction for engineering and operational teams.
• Experience engaging with senior regulators, government officials, executive leaders, and other consequential stakeholders.
• Track record of partnering with technical teams to produce complete, high-quality regulatory submissions and resolve complex licensing issues.
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and decision-making ability in high-consequence, highly regulated environments.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory issues without sacrificing technical rigor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Willingness to work extended hours, travel, and respond outside normal business hours as required by the mission.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Los Angeles, California.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a VP, Head, Director, or senior leader of Nuclear Regulatory Affairs, or in a senior leadership role at the NRC.
• Direct experience with uranium enrichment, nuclear fuel-cycle facilities, special nuclear material, or other NRC-regulated materials facilities.
• Experience with NRC licensing under 10 CFR Part 70 and associated requirements, including integrated safety analysis, safeguards, and material control and accounting.
• Familiarity with NRC regulatory guidance, licensing bases, enforcement processes, inspections, and risk-informed regulatory decision-making.
• Experience leading major licensing applications, amendments, regulatory reviews, or operational readiness activities for complex nuclear facilities.
• Experience collaborating with design, process, safety, security, and operations organizations on first-of-a-kind industrial projects.
• Established relationships with NRC leadership, federal agencies, and nuclear industry stakeholders.
• Experience developing regulatory strategy for new technologies or challenging established approaches through rigorous technical justification.
• Advanced technical degree or demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain any required U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute regulatory affairs and licensing strategy for uranium enrichment facility development, commissioning, and operations.
• Serve as the senior regulatory leader and principal executive interface with the NRC and NRC Agreement States, advising the CEO and leadership team on licensing risks, regulatory decisions, and strategic tradeoffs.
• Develop industry partnerships through participation in Nuclear Energy Institute working groups and activities.
• Build, lead, and scale a regulatory affairs organization spanning licensing, regulatory compliance, technical submissions, and regulator engagement.
• Own end-to-end NRC licensing execution, including application strategy, regulatory submissions, requests for additional information, reviews, inspections, and license amendments.
• Develop a technically defensible regulatory approach for uranium enrichment facilities, integrating nuclear safety, material control and accounting, safeguards, security, and environmental considerations.
• Establish regulatory processes, decision records, schedules, and quality standards for timely, high-quality, complete submissions.
• Lead preparation for NRC audits, inspections, technical meetings, and regulatory milestones, ensuring organizational readiness and follow-through.
• Interpret and apply NRC policies and requirements, including 10 CFR Part 70 and related fuel-cycle licensing, safety, and safeguards regulations.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Operations, Legal, and Security to incorporate regulatory requirements into design and operational decisions.
• Report to executives on licensing milestones, regulatory risks, dependencies, and decisions needed to maintain program momentum.
• Develop working relationships with the NRC, DOE, other government stakeholders, and industry organizations while maintaining a constructive, transparent regulatory posture.
• Evaluate regulatory implications of new facilities, technologies, processes, suppliers, regulatory changes, and program changes as the company scales.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain regulatory talent, fostering technical rigor, accountability, sound judgment, and urgency.
• Champion nuclear safety and compliance while advancing practical, risk-informed regulatory solutions grounded in sound engineering.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options may be available to full-time hires.
• Access to medical coverage.
• Access to vision coverage.
• Access to dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior