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.
- •Mainspring seeks a 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 Engage with congressional offices and committees Manage relationships with industry associations and corporate partners Direct lobbying firms to align with corporate objectives Scale sales through US government channels Requirements 15+ years in public affairs, energy policy, or government relations Proven experience with the current administration, executive branch, and congressional committees Background in energy financing, government appropriations, and large-scale federal deals Active or prior eligibility for high-level government security clearances Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, or 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
Nice-to-have skills
A/B TestingRoadmappingPRDsOKRsDesign ThinkingWireframingPrototypingProgram ManagementProject Management
Domain expertise
cleantech