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Hadron Energy, Inc. · 10 hours ago

VP of Government Affairs

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$100K/yr - $300K/yr
date10+ years exp

Hadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor development and is seeking a VP of Government Affairs. This senior leadership position involves developing and executing government affairs strategies while engaging with key federal and state agencies to shape policy and secure funding.

EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
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Responsibilities

Develop and execute Hadron Energy's comprehensive government affairs strategy at the federal, state, and local levels
Lead engagement with Congress, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Department of Defense (DOD), and other key agencies
Shape policy, secure government funding and grants, and build strategic relationships necessary to support reactor licensing and commercial deployment

Qualification

Government affairsPublic policyEnergy sector experienceBipartisan networkLegislative processesStrategic planningPassion for clean energyNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's, Master's, JD, or MBA in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of senior-level experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy, with significant experience in the energy, climate, or nuclear sector
Proven track record of successfully securing federal funding, appropriations, and DOE grants (e.g., LPO, ARDP)
Deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes
Established, bipartisan network of contacts in Congress, the White House, and federal agencies (especially DOE, NRC, DOD)
Experience shaping policy and regulations related to advanced energy or nuclear technologies
Ability to translate complex technical and commercial goals into a clear public policy strategy
Exceptional strategic planning, negotiation, and communication skills
Passion for clean energy and a startup-minded approach to problem-solving

Company

Hadron Energy, Inc.

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Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research.
dateFounded in 2024
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.hadronenergy.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.9M
2025-09-29Acquired
2024-07-22Pre Seed· $0.9M

Leadership Team

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Samuel Gibson
Founder & CEO
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Olivia Hand
Head of Reactor Design
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