Government Relations Representative

Government Affairs Strategy & Support

• Support Directors/VPs in developing and executing federal and state legislative and regulatory strategies.
• Track hearings, markups, legislative developments, and regulatory actions affecting nuclear energy, HALEU, advanced reactors, industrial decarbonization, and national security.
• Help design and optimize internal processes, tracking tools, and reporting systems for government relations workflow.
• Coordinate Congressional, agency, statehouse, and stakeholder engagements.

Policy Research & Written Products

• Produce high-quality policy memos, issue briefs, talking points, hearing summaries, strategic analyses and briefings.
• Draft executive-ready materials including one-pagers, testimony, and briefing materials.
• Synthesize complex technical issues—advanced reactors, fuel cycle, DOE programs, DOD energy modernization—into accessible analysis.

PAC Management

• Support the management of the X-energy Political Action Committee (PAC), including tracking contributions, preparing reports, maintaining compliance calendars, and supporting donor strategy and engagement.
• Assist with PAC event planning, communications, and internal briefings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with other parts of the company to ensure alignment between policy priorities and corporate objectives.
• Prepare materials and provide staff support for executive-level meetings with Congress, DOE, DOD, state officials, and private-sector partners.

Operational & Administrative Excellence

• Maintain government relations trackers, databases, and dashboards; produce weekly and monthly reporting.
• Support logistics, scheduling, and preparation for high-level advocacy events and engagements.

This role advances federal and state policy priorities related to advanced nuclear energy, fuel cycle, defense energy, and national security, contributing to the development of clean energy solutions and energy security.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Energy/Environmental Studies, International Affairs, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in government affairs, energy policy, legislative research, consulting, agency work, or Congressional roles.
• Strong writing and analytical skills with the ability to generate polished, executive-ready materials.
• Familiarity with federal agencies (DOE, DOD, NRC), the Federal budget and appropriations process, and Congressional operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally, and operate under tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Direct experience in nuclear energy policy, advanced reactors, fuel cycle policy, or industrial decarbonization.
• Background in defense energy, DOD energy programs, or national security policy.
• Experience managing or supporting a corporate PAC.

Attributes

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and able to anticipate team needs.
• Strong relationship-building skills; comfortable interfacing with Congressional and agency staff.

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

Salary range: $115,350 - $192,250 USD annually.

X-energy is a company focused on advanced nuclear energy technology, working on nuclear energy, fuel cycle, defense energy, and national security initiatives.