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  

  

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