Business Operations Associate

Business Operations Associate

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Schedule: Full-Time

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.

The Business Operations Associate will support a wide range of operational, administrative, and project-based tasks that help the organization run efficiently. This role is highly varied and requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to take ownership of assignments in a fast-paced environment.

The Business Operations Associate will prepare materials for internal and external stakeholders, assist with business documentation, gather information across departments, and manage one-off tasks essential to daily operations. This role is well-suited for someone early in their career who is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working on diverse tasks that change with company needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Support

• Assist with day-to-day tasks including research, document preparation, and information gathering.

• Develop written content for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support completion and organization of business-essential documents.

• Consolidate input from various departments into clear, actionable outputs.

Project Assistance

• Support coordination of operational projects and ensure tasks are completed on time.

• Draft memos, reports, and operational updates.

• Track follow-up items from meetings and ensure completion of action items.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Communicate with operations, engineering, finance, HR, and external partners to obtain information or move tasks forward.

• Assist with standardizing processes or documentation as the organization scales.

• Support preparation and logistics for meetings, reviews, and operational planning.

Administrative & Organizational Support

• Maintain organized files, documents, and reference materials

• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and coordinating workflows when needed.

• Anticipate operational needs and proactively address small issues

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, Economics, or a related field.

• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to create clear, concise summaries and documents.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency with standard office software and document creation tools.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.

• Prior internship or early-career experience in operations, project coordination, administration, or similar settings is a plus but not required.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• Health Savings Account 

• Disability and Life Insurance 

• 401K Plan 

• Paid Time Off, Holidays 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This position is based in an office environment in Oak Ridge, TN, with regular in-person interaction with operational teams. Work involves extensive communication, document creation, and coordination across different functions. Occasional flexibility in schedule may be required to support time-sensitive tasks. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals.

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.