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GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Chief of Staff or other supervisory official, the Nuclear Energy Project Manager will be responsible for managing nuclear energy projects in conjunction with designated staff at the Governor’s Office.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

In conjunction with Governor’s Office staff, manages the direction, coordination, implementation, and performance of nuclear energy projects and programs. Lead internal and external teams to evaluate the feasibility of developing advanced reactors throughout the state. Assess the need for and design a program for small modular or advanced reactors, considering factors such as regulatory clarity, public engagement, and economic viability. Manage consultants and external technical advisors. Collaborate with complex teams involving all relevant stakeholders to monitor and ensure that projects stay on schedule and budget. Work with relevant stakeholders to maintain the schedule and budget by managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and project costs. Manage and facilitate engagement with individuals, organizations, and businesses outside of the BPU to advance project objectives. Facilitate resolution of emerging issues and questions as needed. Coordinate and collaborate with partner agencies (i.e. EDA, DEP, etc.) to achieve project deliverables and meet organizational timelines, as well as monitoring and engaging in related projects and programs. Lead or participate in policy recommendations, implementation of legislative and executive branch directives, technical review, grant proposal review and grant management, market analysis, program oversight, budget assessment, Board Order, and other regulatory document preparation and presentation, and the review and preparation of comments on relevant legislation as required. Interact regularly with Commissioners, legal staff, representatives of other state agencies, utility representatives, market participants, and other stakeholders. Participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Public Policy, Economics, or related technical field; Master’s degree highly preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in nuclear energy, utility regulation, energy markets, or public utility oversight. Demonstrated experience with the nuclear power industry, licensing, safety regulation, or economic analysis. Experience interacting with federal regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC) or regional transmission organizations (e.g., PJM).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A prior senior leadership role within a state public utility commission. A nuclear operating company, NRC, or the U.S. DOE. A major energy market organization with direct experience, including strong knowledge of wholesale electricity markets, capacity market constructs, and economics. Zero-emission credit or similar clean energy support programs. Experience providing testimony in administrative or legislative hearings. RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determination will be based upon information presented on the resume and/or education documents provided. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility