15+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or external relations in a nascent or high-stakes industry — including at least one of the following relevant areas: commercial space, biotechnology, advanced energy, deep tech, semiconductors, or other sectors where public perception and policy environment had to be actively built, not inherited. You will help define the emerging category of the integrated nuclear company while ensuring Zap is a trusted voice in the national conversation around energy security, artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and technology leadership.