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Job Description

The Growth & Strategy Manager will support the development and execution of corporate and project-level strategy across the organization. The role will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate strategic priorities, solve complex business and project challenges, develop decision frameworks and business cases, and drive critical initiatives from analysis through execution.

The Manager will play a key role in translating company strategy into actionable plans, improving how major projects and strategic initiatives are structured and managed, and providing rigorous analytical support for high-impact decisions. The role will require strong strategic judgment, financial and analytical capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively across functions in a fast-growing and evolving organization.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

Support, and sometimes lead, the identification and evaluation of new business capabilities and services that X-energy can monetize for customers, including in-depth market and competitive analysis.
Partner with finance, business development, engineering, and commercial teams to identify unique capabilities and competitive advantages, and set the strategy, including monetization, go-to-market approach, and risk assessment.
Own the development of comprehensive business cases for new business capabilities and capital projects, integrating cost estimates, schedules, phasing, escalation, financing, risk assessments, and returns from early feasibility through execution.
Drive alignment and clarity across internal stakeholders, executives, engineers, and commercial teams by developing, presenting, defending, and explaining financial models and business cases.
Develop and drive project-level strategies for major customer and deployment projects, including objectives, priorities, critical decisions, risks, dependencies, and execution pathways.
Lead and support analysis of complex, cross-functional business and project challenges and develop clear recommendations for senior leadership.
Translate strategic priorities into operating plans, decision frameworks, workstreams, and measurable actions.
Partner with business development, project development, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and other teams to align strategy with execution.
Develop, or support development of, business cases, scenario analyses, and financial analyses to inform strategic and project decisions.
Identify key project and organizational risks, constraints, and tradeoffs and help develop mitigation strategies.
Support the design and improvement of processes, governance, and operating models needed to execute major strategic initiatives effectively.
Drive continuous improvement of modeling processes, tools, templates, and data architecture to improve speed, accuracy, and transparency across the organization.
Provide mentorship and guidance to associates and analysts supporting strategic work and business case development.
Support departmental leadership with other activities related to the financials of current projects and strategic initiatives.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
Typically, eight to ten years of experience in corporate and project strategy, financial for infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects, management consulting, or similar business roles.
An MBA with related experience in strategy, finance, or similar business roles, with a strong focus on business case development, and strategic planning, may be considered in lieu of some of the years of experience above.
Experience building and owning end-to-end financial models for major infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects, and presenting them to executive leadership.
Experience navigating both the technical and commercial sides of a project, partnering effectively with engineering, commercial, and finance teams.
Strong PowerPoint and Excel modeling skills, with the ability to build models from scratch, create sensitivity cases, and structure models thoughtfully.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information for both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
Demonstrated experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior team members supporting financial modeling and strategic planning.

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Work Site Expectations: 5 days in office
Travel Expectations: 10% (as needed for project assignment)
Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday - Friday

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$162,500 - $185,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

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

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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About the company

X-energy designs and develops advanced nuclear reactors and fuel, aiming to commercialize small modular reactors based on a Generation IV high-temperature gas-cooled pebble-bed design and its TRISO-X fuel. The reactor uses ceramic-coated TRISO fuel in pebbles within a modular, sealed unit that operates at high temperatures to generate electricity or process heat, with safety features baked into the fuel and design. It differentiates itself by pursuing a specific Generation IV high-temperature gas-cooled, pebble-bed, TRISO-X fuel approach in a modular platform backed by significant financing to move toward commercialization. The company’s goal is to bring cleaner, safer nuclear energy to the market by completing design, obtaining regulatory clearance, and deploying its SMR technology and fuel at commercial scale.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

DOE raised Seadrift support to $2.15 billion on August 13, 2026.
NRC issued Long Mott's FONSI in August 2026, clearing a major permitting hurdle.
X-energy expanded Gaithersburg to 145,000 square feet, signaling hiring for commercialization and manufacturing.

What critics are saying

Waterkeeper's NRC financial-qualifications challenge remains live; denial kills Long Mott's first commercial project.
Dow's 4,500-job layoffs and $2.15 billion cost-share expose financing fragility through 2026.
NRC safety review still runs through November 2026; any delay pushes commercial revenue beyond 2030.

What makes X-energy unique

Xe-100 runs helium-cooled, 750°C reactors for industrial steam, not just electricity.
TRISO-X fuel and graphite supply agreements lock safety-critical manufacturing around proprietary reactor design.
Dow, Amazon, and Centrica pipeline spans 11-plus gigawatts across industrial and AI demand.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

16%

Yahoo Finance

Oct 20th, 2026

X-Energy, AEP and Amazon to assess 960MW Indiana nuclear project at ex-coal site

X-Energy, American Electric Power and Amazon have agreed to assess a 960MW advanced nuclear project in Indiana using X-Energy's Xe-100 small modular reactors. The project would reuse a former coal plant site in Sullivan County. Amazon would fund development and commit to a long-term power purchase. The next test is whether the study leads to a final investment decision. Regulatory steps, site approvals or a construction timeline would show if the concept becomes a contracted project. X-Energy has a market cap of $4.3 billion. It reported revenue of $150.28 million and a loss of $448.87 million.

TechCrunch

Oct 19th, 2026

Amazon backs 960MW Indiana nuclear plant with 12 X-energy reactors on former coal site

Amazon will fund a proposed 960-megawatt nuclear plant in Indiana and be the first customer to buy its power, the companies announced Monday. American Electric Power (AEP) would operate the plant, and X-energy, a designer of small modular nuclear reactors, would supply 12 Xe-100 reactors. The plant would sit on the site of a demolished coal plant just south of Terre Haute. It would connect to the public grid, though Amazon says the power would also serve its data centres. The deal is the second between Amazon and X-energy, and three times larger than the first. Amazon led a $700 million Series C-1 round in X-energy in October 2024. The companies plan 5 gigawatts of new US nuclear capacity by 2039. The timeline depends on X-energy delivering its first plant, at Seadrift in Texas, where it has yet to break ground.

Epium Ltd

Oct 7th, 2026

X-energy targets industrial heat with helium-cooled reactors.

X-energy targets industrial heat with helium-cooled reactors. X-energy is developing the Xe-100, a small modular reactor designed to serve industrial manufacturers that need high-temperature heat for concrete, glass, steel, chemicals, plastics and fertilizers. Unlike traditional water-cooled nuclear plants, the Xe-100 would use helium gas as a coolant, allowing higher operating temperatures and lower pressures. The system would produce super-heated steam for direct industrial use, electricity generation of 80 megawatts (MW), or both. The reactor would use TRISO fuel pebbles that are designed to resist corrosion and melting, with fuel continuously moving through the reactor before being recycled or removed as waste. X-energy says the design is intrinsically safe because rising internal temperatures would naturally slow and stop the nuclear reaction. Industrial heating accounts for 18 percent of annual global greenhouse-gas emissions, making high-temperature processes a major target for decarbonization. The Xe-100 could also serve oil production, refining, data centers and electricity markets. X-energy says up to 12 reactors could be clustered to provide 24/7 on-site power. Major hurdles remain: commercial helium-cooled generation has struggled in China, SMR economics are unproven, and the Xe-100 might produce 10 times the spent fuel volume per unit of energy as existing reactors. A TRISO-X fuel factory is due in 2028, while projects with Dow, Amazon and a planned UK fleet target operation in the 2030s. Originally reported by technologyreview.com Read the source

NetDynamic Web Services

Oct 7th, 2026

X-energy's helium-cooled reactors: A new era in energy.

X-energy's helium-cooled reactors: A new era in energy. X-energy is pioneering the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) specifically designed to cater to industries with substantial energy demands, such as concrete, plastics, chemicals, and fibers manufacturing. These sectors require significant amounts of high-temperature heat, which traditional renewable sources like solar panels and wind turbines cannot adequately provide. Often, heavy industrial processes rely on fossil fuels to meet their thermal needs, making a transition to cleaner alternatives essential. Conventional nuclear reactors have limitations due to their reliance on water for cooling, which restricts their operating temperatures. X-energy's innovative Xe-100 reactor addresses this challenge by utilizing helium gas as a coolant. This approach not only allows for higher operational temperatures but also reduces the pressure requirements compared to traditional water-cooled systems. The Xe-100 can produce super-heated steam to directly supply heat or generate approximately 80 megawatts (MW) of electricity, marking a significant step forward in nuclear technology. The Xe-100 reactor employs advanced TRISO (tristructural-isotropic) fuel technology, known for its resilience against corrosion and melting. This fuel is continuously added to the reactor, ensuring a consistent energy output while also promoting safety. In case of power loss, the reactor's design inherently mitigates risks by slowing down the nuclear reaction. Beyond conventional industrial usage, the Xe-100 can also benefit sectors like oil recovery - notably in tar sands extraction - by providing the necessary heat without relying on extensive natural gas supplies. Despite the promising technology, challenges remain for X-energy. The only existing commercial helium-cooled reactors are in China, where operational issues have been reported. X-energy asserts that its vertically integrated fuel supply will lead to reliable performance over a projected reactor lifespan of 60 years. However, economic viability is still unproven; costs associated with SMRs can be significantly higher than solar energy. Additionally, while TRISO technology enhances safety and nonproliferation efforts, it may generate more nuclear waste than traditional reactors. Looking ahead, X-energy is making strides in regulatory compliance, having received a fuel fabrication license for its TRISO-X pebbles, with its first production facility slated for completion in 2028. The company is also pursuing projects to deploy the Xe-100 reactor to power a Dow chemical facility in Texas, which could become operational by the early 2030s. Concurrently, X-energy is collaborating with Amazon to develop a cluster of four Xe-100 reactors in Washington, along with a larger fleet in the UK, both targeting electricity generation in the next decade.

Electricity Info

Sep 28th, 2026

GE Vernova vs x-energy.

GE Vernova vs x-energy. 28th September 2026 Gas turbines have driven much of GE Vernova's recent growth. But the company offers power solutions beyond gas, including a light-water small modular reactor (SMR), the BWRX-300, which its subsidiary manufactures in partnership with Hitachi. Its SMR is a boiling-water nuclear reactor that uses low-enriched uranium (LEU), which is commonly used in traditional reactors. X-Energy is developing its own SMR, the Xe-100, which uses helium gas for cooling instead of water. By using helium gas, the Xe-100 can reach temperatures up to 750 degrees celcius, making it useful for industrial processes such as hydrogen production, chemical manufacturing, and desalination. In addition, the Xe-100 uses tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) pebbles for fuel, which have been called "the most robust nuclear fuel on Earth" by the U.S. Department of Energy. Motley Fool 27th Sept 2026 read more"

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