Government Relations & Partnerships Lead; SMR​/MMR Programs

Role Summary

Ba Rup On  LLC is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Government Relations & Partnerships Lead to own the company’s engagement with federal, state, and local stakeholders across its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) programs in the United States.

This is a senior executive role that sits at the intersection of policy, regulation, and commercial strategy. The Government Relations Lead will serve as Ba Rup On ’s primary external voice with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Energy (DOE), Congress, state agencies, and industry coalitions — building the relationships and policy positioning that enable Ba Rup On ’s programs to advance through the U.S. regulatory and political landscape.

The role also encompasses strategic partnership development with utilities, research institutions, national laboratories, and industry organizations whose support is essential to long-term program success.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned government affairs professional with deep roots in U.S. nuclear or clean energy policy, a track record of productive engagement with federal regulatory and funding agencies, and the executive credibility to represent Ba Rup On  at the highest levels of government, industry, and public discourse. This role reports directly to the CEO and carries significant influence over Ba Rup On ’s regulatory positioning, public narrative, and strategic alliance portfolio.

• Develop, own, and execute Ba Rup On ’s comprehensive government relations strategy at the federal, state, and local levels, aligned with program development timelines and licensing milestones.
• Serve as Ba Rup On ’s primary liaison with key federal agencies including the NRC, DOE, Office of Nuclear Energy, OMB, and relevant Congressional committees and staffers.
• Track, analyze, and proactively respond to legislation, regulatory rule making, and policy initiatives affecting U.S. nuclear energy, SMR/MMR deployment, and advanced reactor licensing.
• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on the political, regulatory, and policy landscape as it relates to Ba Rup On ’s strategic objectives and program risk profile.
• Develop and manage state-level government relations strategies for each project site, including engagement with governors’ offices, state energy agencies, public utility commissions, and legislative stakeholders.

• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with utilities, electricity offtakers, research institutions, national laboratories, and industry consortia that strengthen Ba Rup On ’s competitive and regulatory position.
• Represent Ba Rup On  in industry organizations, technical advisory groups, and trade associations including the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), American Nuclear Society (ANS), and relevant DOE advisory bodies.
• Build and maintain productive long-term relationships with DOE program offices, national laboratory leadership, and federal interagency partners to position Ba Rup On  favorably for funding, collaboration, and regulatory support.
• Support the Head of Finance in pursuing federal funding opportunities, including DOE cost-share programs, loan guarantees, and public-private partnership structures that require government relations coordination.

• Coordinate closely with the Director of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs to support NRC pre-application engagement, public meetings, and hearing processes from a government relations and communications perspective.
• Manage Ba Rup On ’s engagement with NRC Office of New Reactors and other NRC offices on policy, outreach, and stakeholder matters outside the formal technical licensing track.
• Support licensing and permitting processes by coordinating with state and local agencies on environmental reviews, site permits, and community stakeholder engagement plans.
• Monitor NRC and DOE policy initiatives — including advanced reactor licensing reform, Part 53 rule making, and nuclear workforce and infrastructure programs — and assess their implications for Ba…