CORE POWER · 19 hours ago
Vice President U.S. Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCORE POWER is a leading developer of advanced nuclear technologies for maritime applications, focused on delivering clean energy security. The VP U.S. Government Affairs will lead the company's engagement strategy with the U.S. government, managing relationships and advocating for policies that support the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies in the maritime sector.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyIndustrial EngineeringMarine TechnologyMarine TransportationNuclearShipping
Hiring Manager
Laura Garzon
Responsibilities
Lead CORE POWER’s federal engagement strategy, including congressional outreach, committee engagement, and support for legislative/funding activity that advances CORE POWER priorities
Build and maintain senior relationships across the Executive Branch and priority agencies (including, as relevant, DOE, DOC, State, U.S. Coast Guard, DoD, Department of the Navy, and DHS) and associated policy community stakeholders
Establish and lead a priority-state engagement program (governors’ offices, legislatures, regulators, and economic development stakeholders), coordinating with federal efforts to accelerate enabling policy and partnerships
Direct and coordinate U.S. government relations campaigns, including advocacy strategies to engage policymakers and regulators on key nuclear and maritime policy and regulatory issues
Provide forward-looking analysis of legislative, regulatory, geopolitical, and economic developments; translate trends into actionable risks/opportunities and clear recommendations for leadership
Represent CORE POWER at hearings, briefings, government meetings, and industry events; communicate company positions clearly and credibly to political leaders and senior stakeholders
Build and manage coalitions with industry associations, think tanks, academia, and NGOs to strengthen CORE POWER’s profile and advance shared policy goals
Identify and pursue public-private partnership and government support opportunities (including relevant federal programs and aligned state initiatives) that support market and product development
Lead and develop the U.S. government affairs function, including management of direct reports and oversight of external lobbyists/consultants as needed
Ensure ethical, professional, and compliant engagement with political and appointed authorities in line with CORE POWER’s mission
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in political science, international affairs, public policy, engineering, law, or a related field required
Extensive (typically 8+ years) leadership experience in U.S. government affairs, including leading public policy, regulatory advocacy, and/or national security–focused engagement, with a demonstrated track record engaging senior leaders across the Executive Branch, Congress, and federal agencies
Experience leading issue advocacy campaigns, including designing and leading teams and coalitions, and executing strategies that drive engagement and action
Experience managing external lobbyists/contractors and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives across government and industry
Knowledge of U.S. and relevant international nuclear/energy and maritime standards and legislation; ability to explain technical and operational realities clearly to non-specialist stakeholders
Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills; excellent written and verbal communication for briefs, position statements, and policy/legislative proposals
Strong critical thinking, active listening, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Executive presence and credibility with senior government and industry stakeholders
Politically astute, with strong judgement and discretion in complex environments
Strategic, systems-level thinker who turns signals into clear priorities and action
Outcome-driven and accountable; owns delivery from strategy through execution
Calm and decisive under pressure; comfortable operating with ambiguity
Strong people leader—sets direction, develops talent, and drives performance
Collaborative and influential across functions; aligns teams and builds coalitions
Resilient and persistent; maintains momentum in long-cycle, high-scrutiny settings
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required
Preferred
Master's degree (e.g., MPP, MPA, JD, MS or MBA) preferred
Strong preference for experience in or around energy, nuclear, maritime, defense, or adjacent regulated/industrial sectors
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Performance-based bonuses.
Health and dental insurance.
Wellness benefits.
401(k) matching.
Professional development opportunities.
A highly committed, dynamic, and challenging environment.
Company
CORE POWER
CORE POWER is the OECD’s leading developer of advanced nuclear technologies for maritime applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.7M2022-10-01Series B· $85M
2020-12-18Series Unknown· $15.4M
2019-01-05Series A· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Mikal Boe
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Tobi Menzies
Director Of Business Development
Recent News
2025-03-26
2024-05-24
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