Director, Advanced Nuclear

Role Overview

• Help finalize and lead the completion of New York’s ongoing Advanced Nuclear Master Plan and, upon conclusion of the Master Planning process, lead NYSERDA's efforts to both deliver on that Plan as well as further develop and execute New York's policy framework for advanced nuclear.
• Contribute to New York's emerging policies and strategies for other zero-emissions technologies, including as part of the ongoing New York Public Service Commission (PSC) Zero by 2040 proceeding.
• Impart a deep and broad base of technical and market knowledge development into State deliberations to shape State programs in a market-sensitive manner.
• Develop, direct, and guide the Advanced Nuclear team to develop, implement and execute advanced nuclear deployment initiatives and programs in line with New York's Advanced Nuclear strategy.
• Collaborate with wider NYSERDA colleagues and teams (in a matrixed structure) to develop, implement and execute broader advanced nuclear ecosystem initiatives and programs, including on supply chain, workforce, innovation and regulatory matters.
• Manage Program budgets in accordance with applicable rules and in coordination with the CFO office.
• Negotiate contracts and manage contractors.
• Drive projects and policies forward by gathering and effectively organizing required information, communicating effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, developing and monitoring plans, and overseeing the responsibilities and commitments of team members.
• Represent NYSERDA in collaborative initiatives with other New York State agencies and public and private entities and in technical conferences, public meetings and other forums.
• Maintain and leverage a network of stakeholders, market participants, peer program administrators, policy experts and other sources of insight.
• Lead and manage the Advanced Nuclear team to develop and build a high-performing team and help team members meet their own professional goals.
• Lead a broader cross-functional team that includes energy analysis, transmission, legal, and other related subject matter experts.
• Direct analysis on technology developments, advancements, cost trends, labor and workforce assets, or other relevant information.
• Foster and contribute to a team culture and culture of excellence grounded in people development, learning, problem solving, and teamwork.
• Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Nuclear Science/ Nuclear Engineering/ Nuclear Technology with at least 10 years of relevant experience in the nuclear and energy industry including 5 years of supervisory experience.
• A track record of leadership roles including experience as a team leader and demonstrated experience leading high-profile nuclear energy projects in the private sector, preferably in the advanced nuclear area in North America.
• Deep subject-matter expertise, including at a technical and management level, on advanced nuclear technologies.
• Deep understanding of and demonstrated experience with the relevant finance and economics context, such as in the areas of project finance or infrastructure finance, and related financial and cost analysis tools.
• Experience with development of strategy and policy in the energy space, in the private or public sector.
• Preferred: leadership experience and technical understanding on other zero-emission technologies under consideration in New York, including biofuels, hydrogen, deep geothermal, carbon capture and storage, long-duration energy storage, virtual power plants and demand response.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and negotiating skills to reach pragmatic solutions for complex issues and often competing stakeholder views.
• Mentor, and developer of talent, with demonstrated ability to develop a team to achieve their potential and deliver outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives and recommendations.
• Highest level of presentational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team leader and team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory processes relating to energy project siting and operations, with a preference for knowledge relating to nuclear energy.
• Self-starter who acts independently, directs one’s own work and can handle diverse tasks quickly and accurately within a high-performance environment.
• Relentless work ethic and resolute integrity.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information.
• Genuine passion for matters relating to energy and the environment and an interest in developing and supporting a dynamic and talented team.
• Project management skills including maintaining project timelines and budgets, and delivering on commitments.
• Preferred Qualifications A Master’s degree preferably in Nuclear Science/ Nuclear Engineering/ Nuclear Technology with at least 8 years of relevant experience in the nuclear and energy industry with Zero emissions technology expertise including 5 years of supervisory experience.