Manager, U.S. Federal Policy – U.S. Program

Role Overview

• Engage with federal policymakers to support the development and implementation of policies that accelerate industrial decarbonization
• Leverage RMI’s capabilities and expertise to provide technical assistance, facilitation services and other support to inform and accelerate effective policymaking by federal policymakers.
• Work with staff at federal agencies (e.g., Department of Energy) to provide advice on high-level government strategies (e.g., advanced transmission technologies, supply chain, and critical mineral strategies).
• Work with federal lawmakers and their staff to inform the development of (and build support for) new legislation, with an emphasis on policies that accelerate modernization of the grid, clean tech manufacturing and industrial innovation.
• Coach and motivate project team members on how to work with republicans and democrats on the hill and federal administrative staff.
• Understands the legislative process including jurisdictional issues and can engage with republican and democratic staff.
• Has experience with the administrative process, including Executive Orders and administrative proceedings.
• Manage projects and coalitions to yield breakthrough insights and results
• Lead RMI’s engagement with key coalitions (American Energy Opportunity coalition, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid coalition, and the Energy Innovation Table).
• With senior guidance, shape project strategies from inception to conclusion: determine change models, research methods, timelines, resource plans, communications plans, and stakeholder engagement.
• Determine how results will be measured and be accountable for project results, rigorously challenging and validating findings from RMI teams and partners.
• Oversee projects, contribute to external interviews, and publications and work with our development team on funding strategies.
• Provide thought leadership
• Develop strategies for achieving meaningful progress on policies to modernize the electric grid, expand U.S. manufacturing and diversify the critical mineral supply chain.
• Ability to turn RMI analysis into policymaker briefs, particularly on issues covering the electric sector and grid modernization.
• Represent RMI as an industry expert at key conferences and other public speaking events.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to collaborate across RMI to drive impact (e.g., with state policy team, or sector teams: Climate-Aligned Industry, Carbon Free Electricity, Carbon Free Buildings, etc).

Requirements

• Has experience with the administrative process, including Executive Orders and administrative proceedings.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive.
• Ability to create clear, structured strategies and problem-solving frameworks
• Ability to navigate complex relationships across multiple organizations and interests.
• Strongly preferred: Experience working with coalitions with varying perspectives, including center right groups and industry in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Experience working in or with the power sector.
• Established relationships with a broad range of policymakers and stakeholders across the political spectrum in Washington DC.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403b retirement match with immediate vesting
• Group life, AD&D, and short
• and long-term disability
• Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
• Health savings or flexible spending accounts
• Fertility and hormonal health support
• Mental health and wellness support
• Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Paid sabbatical leave
• Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
• Work from home and home technology allowances
• Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
• Potential for bonuses and merit increases
• Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
• Hybrid / remote work options
• Team retreats and geographic meetups
• Rewards and recognition programs