Director, Federal Affairs

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August 26

☕ Washington – Remote

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💵 $239.9k - $302.2k / year

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Form Energy

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Energy • Hardware

Form Energy is focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems. These systems are designed to enable a clean and reliable electric grid all year round. The company's flagship product is an iron-air battery that can store electricity for 100 hours at costs comparable to traditional power plants. Form Energy is committed to a mission of reshaping the electric system to be more reliable, clean, and secure, supported by investors who believe in large-scale, low-cost energy storage as a key component of a sustainable electric grid.

201 - 500 employees

⚡ Energy

🔧 Hardware

💰 $450M Series E on 2022-10

📋 Description

• Lead Form Energy's engagement with the U.S. federal government and shape federal policy agenda to support multi-day energy storage deployment. • Develop and execute federal affairs strategies that support Form Energy’s commercial and operational objectives. • Serve as a trusted advocate and representative with Congress, federal agencies, trade associations, and policy coalitions. • Monitor, analyze, and proactively engage on federal policy developments and translate them into recommendations and action plans. • Build and deepen strategic relationships across the executive and legislative branches and key energy and climate stakeholders. • Lead and coordinate engagement with trade associations and multi-stakeholder advocacy groups. • Provide oversight of federal government relations consultants and lobbyists, ensuring alignment and performance. • Oversee grant compliance and reporting in coordination with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent use of public funds. • Manage the federal affairs budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and clear reporting on ROI.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of federal government affairs experience, with a strong preference for backgrounds in energy storage, clean energy, or related infrastructure sectors. • Direct experience working on Capitol Hill and/or within a federal agency is preferred. • Proven track record of securing meaningful legislative and regulatory outcomes for mission-driven, fast-growing companies or organizations. • Deep understanding of federal policy processes, players, and timelines—especially as they relate to climate, energy, industrial policy, and grid reliability. • Experience managing external consultants and lobbyists, including performance management and contract oversight. • Demonstrated ability to manage a departmental budget and ensure strong fiscal accountability. • Experience with federal grant programs, including compliance, reporting, and alignment with company goals. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively engage technical experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders. • Strong project management capabilities, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver results under tight timelines. • Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to fostering a positive and high-performance culture. • Passion for transforming the electric grid and building a more resilient, and secure energy future.

🏖️ Benefits

• Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package • 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees • 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents • Coverage starts from day one • At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents) • Generous vacation policies