The Licensing Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, and implementation of licensing and permittingactivities for X-energys reactor projects. Leads teams responsible for reactor technology licensing with a focus ontechnical and programmatic regulatory matters, design and project-related licensing application development andengagement, and interfaces between the X-energy team (i.e., PMO, licensing, design, analysis), prospectiveowner/operators, project stakeholders, and regulatory authorities. This role requires knowledge and experiencein relevant topic areas such as project management, nuclear project finance, environmental laws, nuclear safety,nuclear security, emergency planning, construction, commissioning, and safeguards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of regulatory strategy, engagement plans, licensing application development, regulatoryreview coordination, and stakeholder engagement on licensing and regulatory matters.
• Take ownership of portions of regulatory activities (certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses associated withreactor projects) and ensure milestones are met as agreed with project stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Manage/coordinate activities across the licensing teams (discipline and function) to develop successfulapplications and facilitate their subsequent reviews.
• Ensure documentation developed by regulatory authorities (i.e., Safety Evaluation Reports, Environmental Impact Statements) are accurate, adequate, consistent, and support the project in ensuring compliance.
• Provide guidance to project teams on existing regulatory precedents and monitor the state of the regulatoryenvironment for potential X-energy projects. Think and explore creative solutions for regulatory review processes.
• Interface directly with the regulators project managers in executing regulatory engagement plans, negotiating review schedules, and managing regulatory audits and RAIs (Requests for Additional Information).
• Write regulatory responses and submit them in accordance with the regulatory guidelines.
• Support planning and executing X-energys business and regulatory strategies.
• Support development of regulatory budgets and planning.
• Actively supports the safety culture and ensures integration of quality in licensing processes by complying with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program and X-energys management systems.
• Participate in industry-led and regulator-led general regulatory activities as needed.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or Science (i.e., Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Physics, Environmental).
• Typically minimum of ten years relevant engineering, project management, and/or licensing/regulatory affairs experience.
• Experience leading licensing/regulatory affairs teams in achieving regulatory outcomes (i.e., safety evaluations, designapproval/certification, license issuance) including experience managing interactions with expert advisory committees or equivalents. Representative experience gained through engineering or project management maybe substituted as equivalent.
• Experience in direct NRC, DOE, and/or state-level regulator interactions (written and/or verbal).
• One or more of the following: - - Knowledge of NRC regulations, requirements, guidance, and industry codes and standards. - Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and contract staff. - Experience in working under a quality assurance program such as NQA-1, DOE Order 414.1D, ISO-9000, etc. - Experience leading teams in developing technical/environmental documents for regulatory review.

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

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville MD

Travel Expectations:10% Job Classification:Fulltime Exempt Hours:8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday - Friday

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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