Commercial Development Manager

Alva Energy

. Build a pipeline of Alva Uprate opportunities by developing demand among nuclear utilities and power customers and converting that demand into utility engagement .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong commercial development and analytical capabilities, with expertise in preparing executive presentations and strategic recommendations. Proficient in navigating the energy sector, particularly in nuclear utilities and project finance, while effectively managing multidisciplinary teams and high-priority initiatives.

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Commercial DevelopmentExecutive Presentation PreparationProject FinanceStrategic PartnershipsAnalytical Capabilities

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Hard Skills

Commercial StrategiesFeasibility StudiesProject Economics EvaluationUtility Business ModelsElectricity Markets UnderstandingNegotiation SkillsCustomer EngagementAnalytical AnalysisInvestment Memoranda PreparationStrategic Recommendations

Soft Skills

Outstanding Written CommunicationHighly OrganizedAttention to DetailIntellectual CuriosityOwnership Mindset

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcel

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EnergyEnergy SystemsInfrastructure InvestingUtilitiesCommercial TransactionsLong-Term Infrastructure AgreementsHyperscale Data CentersCapital Formation ActivitiesCustomer NegotiationsStrategic Finance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a pipeline of Alva Uprate opportunities by developing demand among nuclear utilities and power customers and converting that demand into utility engagement
Translate each plant opportunity into a compelling Alva Uprate proposition with Alva's engineering organization
Convert qualified opportunities into executed feasibility study agreements
Launch each new feasibility study with clear scope, ownership, and momentum
Drive commercial engagement with utilities, hyperscale power customers, suppliers, and strategic stakeholders
Develop commercial strategies and analyses from initial engagement through feasibility studies, negotiations, and project execution
Support commercial frameworks, agreements, term sheets, and transaction documents
Conduct market, customer, and competitive analyses
Develop customer-specific business cases articulating Alva's uprate platform value proposition
Prepare executive presentations, memoranda, white papers, commercial proposals, and customer-facing content
Support executive meetings, customer presentations, industry conferences, investor discussions, and Board materials
Support negotiations by coordinating internal workstreams and preparing analyses
Track commercial opportunities and active utility and offtaker engagements
Coordinate with engineering, licensing, finance, and project teams
Monitor power markets, nuclear energy, AI-driven electricity demand, utility procurement, and project finance
Identify emerging commercial opportunities, competitive dynamics, and policy developments
Develop strategic research and executive briefings for customer engagement and corporate decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Public Policy, Energy Systems, or related discipline
4-8 years of experience in commercial development, corporate development, management consulting, investment banking, strategic finance, project development, infrastructure investing, utilities, or the energy industry
Demonstrated experience preparing executive presentations, investment memoranda, strategic recommendations, or customer-facing commercial materials
Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical and financial concepts into concise, persuasive business communications
Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, including experience evaluating project economics, commercial structures, or strategic business opportunities
Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
Experience working across multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple high priority initiatives simultaneously
Experience in the power, infrastructure, or energy sectors
Experience developing and selling large-scale capital projects, major equipment, nuclear fuel, or other high-value technical solutions to electric utility customers
Understanding of utility business models, electricity markets, and regulation
Exposure to project finance, commercial transactions, or long-term infrastructure agreements
Experience in customer negotiations, strategic partnerships, or capital formation activities
A network and knowledge of nuclear energy, hyperscale data centers, or large industrial power customers is a strong plus
Commercially minded, intellectually curious, and comfortable working across technical, financial, and strategic disciplines
Able to operate independently in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Highly organized with a strong ownership mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Restricted Stock Units included in all offers