Deputy Director of State Affairs

What You Will Be Doing:

The Deputy Director of State Affairs will help advance the Helion's legislative and regulatory agenda. The initial focus will be in the state of Washington, with the scope expanding to several additional states throughout 2025. This role is ideal for someone with a interest in regulatory affairs, and clean energy. You will report to the Director of Public Affairs and sit in our Everett, WA location.

You Will:

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve state-level policy and regulatory objectives
• Engage with regulatory bodies and other partners in Washington and, progressively, in other NRC agreement states
• Analyze state regulatory developments and provide recommendations
• Support the site selection process by assessing regulatory environments and engaging with local partners
• Prepare and deliver briefing materials, presentations, and reports on regulatory and policy issues
• Foster relationships with state government officials, industry groups, and policy makers
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure a unified approach to external engagement

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Law, or related field
• Experience with public affairs, policy advocacy, or regulatory affairs at the state level
• Understanding of the legislative and regulatory process in Washington and other NRC agreement states
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to travel to support policy and regulatory objectives
• Demonstrated experience managing and keeping organized complex legal projects
• Operate within high pressure environments

The pay range for this position is $100-160k. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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