Jupiter Power

Government Affairs Director

Jupiter Power

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead state policy and political activities related to project development and origination/commercial activities for Jupiter’s priority projects in the Western states.
  • Represent Jupiter with decisionmakers (e.g., governor’s offices, state and local elected officials, regulators, relevant agencies) in support of key projects.
  • Build and lead campaigns specific to Jupiter’s projects, including marshaling diverse coalitions of stakeholders in support of key initiatives.
  • Campaigns will focus on aligning state policies with successful project development and unlocking commercial opportunities.
  • Identify, engage, and manage internal and external teams in support of project campaigns and development priorities, and manage day-to-day work product of project teams as it relates to policy and campaigns.
  • Position Jupiter as a thought leader on energy policy across priority Western states.
  • Build relationships and advocate for Jupiter’s state and local priorities within trade associations and other industry spaces as needed to support the company’s project development priorities.
  • Educate key stakeholders and decisionmakers on Jupiter and the benefits of standalone battery energy storage.
  • Work closely with and maintain understanding of activities and needs of cross-functional project teams (Development, Transmission, Origination, etc.) as they relate to policy priorities for the Western states.
  • Coordinate with Regulatory and Communications teams to ensure consistency across Jupiter’s policy initiatives and engagement with trade associations and other industry stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in policy, communications, legal or a related field.
  • 5+ years’ experience leading energy policy and state and local campaigns.
  • Independent work ethic/self-motivation and demonstrated leadership acumen, ideally previously in a development role overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex policy concepts for a wide array of audiences.
  • Ability to proactively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and effectively represent Jupiter’s interests.
  • Ability to work in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 40%, or more, of the time to fulfill position responsibilities;
  • Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
Benefits
  • paid time off
  • 401k with limited matching
  • health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree