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Senior Advisor, Nuclear Energy Policy & Partnerships (SA-NEPP)

Idaho National Laboratory

Position description

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Nuclear Science & Technology (NS&T) Directorate is seeking an accomplished senior individual contributor to serve as a Senior Advisor for Nuclear Energy Policy & Partnerships. Reporting to the NS&T CTO, this role supports the directorate's relationships with government organizations, industry, academic institutions, national laboratories, and international stakeholders.


The Senior Advisor serves as a subject matter expert translating nuclear energy policy analysis into viable partnership opportunities that advance the mission by growing NS&T's R&D portfolio. Working closely with directorate leadership, this individual provides substantive analysis, coordination support, and direct engagement across NS&T's strategic partnership landscape, ensuring external engagements are consistent, well-prepared, and aligned with directorate priorities and INL's mission objectives.


Recognizing that many external relationships are held at the division and program levels, the SA-NEPP provides strategic insights and recommendations, alignment, and strategic coherence so that NS&T presents unified expectations, consistent messaging, and a coordinated external posture across the entire directorate.


This role does not carry formal people management responsibilities but is expected to exercise significant influence, provide expert guidance, and serve as a trusted resource to NS&T divisions, programs, and the CTO organization.
 

 

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, public policy, or a related field with a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience; or a Master's in engineering, science, public policy, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in engineering, science, public policy, or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience external engagement, partnership development, and/or government relations at a national laboratory, federal programs, R&D organization, or major industry institution.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage strategic relationships with DOE, other federal agencies, industry partners, state/local governments, national laboratories, and international organizations.
  • Experience coordinating complex external engagements and ensuring consistent organizational messaging.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience leading high-visibility interactions and representing organizational priorities to senior external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated collaborative leadership and experience reinforcing an inclusive environment that promotes excellence, integrity, and mission-driven leadership.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship. 
     

 

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Advanced degree in engineering, science, public policy, or a related field.


 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Job Information:

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Advisor, Nuclear Energy Policy & Partnerships (SA-NEPP) to work in our NS&T directorate, in support of our CTO. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of Washington D. C. with every other Friday off

Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be available for this position.

  • The pay range for this position is $164,592 – $337,428. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

     

  • TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

ABOUT US

Benefits and Relocation

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
  • Paid time off (personal leave)
  • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
  • Comprehensive Relocation Package
  • Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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