Market Development Associate

Location: Bellevue,Washington,United States

TITLE: Market Development Associate, Business Development & Strategy

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Market Development Associate, Business Development & Strategy

The Market Development Associate, Business Development & Strategy is responsible for monitoring State and local level power market trends as well as trends with regional and global impacts, tracking industry trends, assessing competitive landscapes, and identifying strategic growth opportunities. This role reports to the SVP of Business Development, and supports business and market development, partnership and customer decisions, and TerraPower’s market entry strategy through data-driven insights and analyses.  

Responsibilities:

•    Conduct in-depth tracking and analysis of US power market trends in key states and localities of interest as well as targeted third country power market analyses.

•    Monitor policy and other trends to inform TerraPower nuclear deployment.

•    Track electricity demand trends, decarbonization targets, low carbon technology deployments with a view toward understanding Natrium’s market fit in the context of low carbon strategies.

•    Monitor and track energy technologies and deployments in key areas and markets of interest. 

•    Provide insights to support new market entry strategies.

•    Prepare market development trend briefings and presentations for senior leadership.

•    Produce status reports as assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills

•    Bachelor’s degree in business, Energy, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

•    3-5+ years’ experience, preferably nuclear.

•    Strong understanding of:

o         US and global power markets

o         Low carbon technologies, including nuclear reactor technologies

o          Energy transition policies

o    Electricity market structures

•    Experience with energy databases and market intelligence platforms.

•    Excellent analytical and presentation skills.

•    Knowledge of low carbon technologies, nuclear power also preferred

•    Familiarity US Independent System Operators, Regional Transmission Operators, as well as state-level analogues. 

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

•    Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).

•    Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

•    Repetitive work: Prolonged.

•    Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.

•    Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

•    Travel required 10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. 

Job details:

Salary Range 8:    $87,686 - $131,529

Salary Range 9:    $102,804 - $154,206

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

•    Competitive Compensation

•    Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

•    Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

•         Vision

•         Dental

•         Life

•         Life and Disability

•         Gender Affirmation Benefits

•         Parental Leave

•    401k Plan

•    Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

•         21 days of annually accrued PTO

•    Generous Holiday Schedule

•         10 paid holidays

•    Relocation Assistance

•    Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

•    Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/