Director of Government Affairs

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
180K-225K Annually
Senior level
Greentech • Hardware • Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead federal and state government advocacy for fusion energy: build senior relationships across DOE/DOD, Congress, and executive agencies; manage briefings, visits, and partnerships; track legislation and administrative actions; coordinate lobbyists, consultants, and trade associations; represent Xcimer in high-level forums and deliver senior briefings.
Summary Generated by Built In
Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!
 
As the Director of Government Affairs for Xcimer Energy, you will apply your skills to build and maintain senior level relationships in key government and state agencies to become a key voice in fusion energy policy. We are looking for leaders in our company to apply their expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary federal advocate: build and maintain key relationships across DOE/DOD, executive branch, and Congress
  • Manage government stakeholder briefings and visits
  • Identify and pursue federal initiatives, programs and partnerships; manage relationships with lobbyists, consultants, and trade associations
  • Track and analyze legislation and administrative actions related to fusion and energy policies
  • Represent the company in high-level forums (e.g., trade associations, government agencies) and deliver briefings/communications for senior audiences
  • Advocate on fusion energy policies on state level

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years relevant work experience
  • Experience in energy policy and/or federal government
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

Desired

  • Understanding of federal government processes (Congress/government agencies/executive branch)
  • Strong writing, communication, problem solving and influencing skills
  • Strong presentation skills

Equal Employment Opportunity
Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
 
Benefits
Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.
Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 7+ years relevant work experience
  • Experience in energy policy and/or federal government
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum
  • Understanding of federal government processes (Congress/government agencies/executive branch)
  • Strong writing, communication, problem solving and influencing skills
  • Strong presentation skills
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The Company
200 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Xcimer Energy is an inertial fusion company developing scalable, laser-driven fusion power systems to provide abundant, clean, and carbon-free energy. By utilizing novel excimer laser architecture to dramatically reduce costs, the company aims to commercialize laser inertial confinement fusion and deploy the world's first commercial laser fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals.

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