Manager, Government Relations
Breakthrough Energy Coalition
Administration
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Nov 7, 2024
Description
ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY
Breakthrough Energy is committed to tackling the climate crisis by supporting the innovation and deployment of clean energy technologies at scale. We foster collaboration across public, private, and philanthropic sectors, accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and equitable energy future. Our mission is to create a pathway to net-zero emissions while advancing economic growth and enhancing global energy security. We are a fast-paced, dynamic organization, working at the intersection of technology, policy, and finance.
Job Overview
The Government Relations Manager will serve in a critical role on the Policy and Advocacy team, representing the positions of Breakthrough Energy before federal, state, and local governments. This position is based in Washington, DC and is responsible for executing a comprehensive, proactive government affairs strategy that advances the mission and goals of Breakthrough Energy. The Manager reports to the Head of Government Relations on the US Policy and Advocacy team.
Primary Responsibilities
In addition to compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Our package includes paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, annual leave, sick leave and a 401(k) program for eligible employees. Our commitment to the wellbeing and support of our staff is reflected in the comprehensive coverage of our offers.
Breakthrough Energy celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Breakthrough Energy is an equal opportunity employer. BE does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Breakthrough Energy will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Craig Staples at craig@breakthroughenergy.org.
ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY
Breakthrough Energy is committed to tackling the climate crisis by supporting the innovation and deployment of clean energy technologies at scale. We foster collaboration across public, private, and philanthropic sectors, accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and equitable energy future. Our mission is to create a pathway to net-zero emissions while advancing economic growth and enhancing global energy security. We are a fast-paced, dynamic organization, working at the intersection of technology, policy, and finance.
Job Overview
The Government Relations Manager will serve in a critical role on the Policy and Advocacy team, representing the positions of Breakthrough Energy before federal, state, and local governments. This position is based in Washington, DC and is responsible for executing a comprehensive, proactive government affairs strategy that advances the mission and goals of Breakthrough Energy. The Manager reports to the Head of Government Relations on the US Policy and Advocacy team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work with Head of Government Relations to execute a comprehensive government relations strategy to advance the policy agenda of Breakthrough Energy.
- Cultivate and maintain durable relationships with lawmakers and their staff to advocate for the organization’s priorities.
- Collaborate with leaders across Breakthrough Energy to ensure that the government relations strategy reflects the organization’s highest priority goals.
- Ensure government relations activities are fully integrated and coordinated with the goals and strategies of the programs across Breakthrough Energy.
- Continually assess shifting political dynamics, monitor evolving legislation and policy activities, and coordinate with Breakthrough Energy leaders and colleagues about upcoming opportunities and challenges.
- Experience in government, politics, and energy/climate issues with a minimum of 5-6 years of related experience
- Extensive knowledge of federal politics, legislative strategy/process, and administrative actions on climate and energy
- Demonstrated, successful work experience with both Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress and a track record of bipartisan accomplishments
- Familiarity with the science of climate change, the broad portfolio of clean energy technologies, and the range of potential policy frameworks for multiple sectors
- Able to track and monitor legislation and identify viable legislative or administrative pathways for policy priorities, and develop effective strategies to utilize those paths
- Ability to deal with fast-paced work environment, adaptive work processes and decision-making, and evolving and changing work circumstances
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, inclusive workplace with matrix management, and able to bring together multiple perspectives into a cohesive effort
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external audiences, including decision makers, through verbal and written communications
- Proven ability to build strong relationships quickly
- This position is based in Washington DC
In addition to compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Our package includes paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, annual leave, sick leave and a 401(k) program for eligible employees. Our commitment to the wellbeing and support of our staff is reflected in the comprehensive coverage of our offers.
Breakthrough Energy celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Breakthrough Energy is an equal opportunity employer. BE does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Breakthrough Energy will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Craig Staples at craig@breakthroughenergy.org.