Form Energy

Director, Federal Affairs

Form Energy

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington

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Salary

💰 $239,900 - $302,200 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead Form Energy's engagement with the U.S. federal government and shape federal policy agenda to support multi-day energy storage deployment.
  • Develop and execute federal affairs strategies that support Form Energy’s commercial and operational objectives.
  • Serve as a trusted advocate and representative with Congress, federal agencies, trade associations, and policy coalitions.
  • Monitor, analyze, and proactively engage on federal policy developments and translate them into recommendations and action plans.
  • Build and deepen strategic relationships across the executive and legislative branches and key energy and climate stakeholders.
  • Lead and coordinate engagement with trade associations and multi-stakeholder advocacy groups.
  • Provide oversight of federal government relations consultants and lobbyists, ensuring alignment and performance.
  • Oversee grant compliance and reporting in coordination with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent use of public funds.
  • Manage the federal affairs budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and clear reporting on ROI.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of federal government affairs experience, with a strong preference for backgrounds in energy storage, clean energy, or related infrastructure sectors.
  • Direct experience working on Capitol Hill and/or within a federal agency is preferred.
  • Proven track record of securing meaningful legislative and regulatory outcomes for mission-driven, fast-growing companies or organizations.
  • Deep understanding of federal policy processes, players, and timelines—especially as they relate to climate, energy, industrial policy, and grid reliability.
  • Experience managing external consultants and lobbyists, including performance management and contract oversight.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a departmental budget and ensure strong fiscal accountability.
  • Experience with federal grant programs, including compliance, reporting, and alignment with company goals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively engage technical experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong project management capabilities, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver results under tight timelines.
  • Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to fostering a positive and high-performance culture.
  • Passion for transforming the electric grid and building a more resilient, and secure energy future.