Senior Director of Federal Affairs
Mainspring EnergyEnergy Generation company
Washington, United StatesDirector
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead federal advocacy and policy initiatives for Mainspring Energy in Washington, D.C.
- •Mainspring is seeking a strategic Director of Federal Affairs to lead advocacy and policy initiatives in Washington, D.C.
- •Key Responsibilities Develop and execute advocacy strategies for federal agencies Secure high-value federal funding opportunities Maintain relationships with key Senate and House offices and committees Build strategic alliances with industry associations and corporate partners Direct external lobbying firms to maximize impact Scale sales via US government channels Requirements 20+ years of experience in public affairs, energy policy, or government relations Proven track record with the current administration, executive branch agencies, and major congressional committees Background in energy financing structures and government appropriations Active or prior eligibility for high-level government security clearances Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Based full-time in Washington, D.C.
- •Ability to travel on occasion
Required skills
Business DevelopmentSalesAccount ManagementNegotiationPartnership ManagementCRMSolution SellingChannel SalesSales OperationsPipeline ManagementLead GenerationMarket AnalysisCustomer Service
Domain expertise
cleantech