Build and execute state and local engagement strategies that directly support deployment, industrial development, and long-term operations.
Influence state legislation, regulations, rulemakings, and executive actions affecting industrial siting, permitting of power generation assets, grid interconnection, and critical infrastructure.
Lead company engagement with state regulators and public utility commissions; represent the company in hearings, meetings, and industry forums.
Hire, manage, and coordinate external lobbyists and advisors in key states; set strategy and ensure alignment with company goals.
Partner on site selection and site-specific strategies for prospective and active locations, coordinating with state and local governments, economic development groups, and community stakeholders.
Work cross-functionally with engineering, legal, policy, communications, and operations teams to translate complex technical concepts into clear policy and regulatory positions.
Track and actively shape state-level policy developments; provide crisp, actionable guidance to leadership.
Ensure compliance with state ethics, lobbying, and disclosure requirements.

5+ years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, regulatory engagement, or related roles within energy, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
Proven ability to influence state-level policy or regulatory outcomes, not just monitor them.
Strong understanding of state legislative processes, regulatory bodies, and permitting environments.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving environments with limited precedent.
Clear, confident communicator who can work equally well with policymakers and engineers.
Experience working in or closely with state government, regulatory agencies, or governor’s offices.
Familiarity with energy markets, grid integration, industrial permitting, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
Experience supporting site selection, facility development, or first-of-a-kind deployments.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.

Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.
Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.
Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

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