Form Energy is developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric grid year-round. Our pioneering battery technology will entirely reshape the global electric system and give it new form.
Learn more about Form Energy at https://www.formenergy.com.
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Form Energy is a team of passionate people tackling the challenge of climate change through transformationally low cost energy storage. Our team members are active learners who enjoy working on tough technology problems in massive markets and embody our values of humanity, excellence and creativity. The company is backed by a diverse set of committed investors and we have raised over $360M to date.
Role Description
This is an exciting opportunity for the Policy Manager for New York to lead Form Energy’s regulatory, state agency, legislative, and NYISO advocacy efforts to ensure that multi-day storage is woven into all state plans to achieve a zero carbon electric grid. You’ll be responsible for securing incentives, procurement programs, and changes to market designs to support Form Energy’s commercial goals. The policy advocacy work you will lead in New York will include direct advocacy, coalition building, partnerships with trade organizations, and thought leadership. This multifaceted role is an opportunity to build upon your policy successes and network in New York to become a leading voice helping the state chart a course to a clean electric grid enabled by renewable energy and energy storage.
Although this role will focus primarily on New York, you will have an opportunity to expand geographic coverage as our business needs evolve and professional development opportunities arise. This is an individual contributor role that will involve hiring and managing local lobbyists and consultants, as needed. As new opportunities emerge, this role could evolve over time to include hiring and managing supportive team members.
This position will report to the Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, while working in close collaboration with other policy teammates and Form’s commercial, analytics, product and communications teams. This role will be based remotely in New York or in Form’s Somerville, MA office. Title and compensation will be based on experience.
Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page.
At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
What You'll Do:
Leverage your deep knowledge of New York’s political context and macro-level policy best practices to influence policy outcomes across the state to advance Form’s commercial objectives Establish priorities and strategies across multiple domains (regulatory, ISO, and legislative advocacy) and potentially across multiple states in partnership with policy leadershipIndependently develop specific policy proposals that position Form as a recognized thought leader in New York and that gain broad acceptanceLead the development of high-quality, accessible and persuasive policy documents for a range of contexts, including the Department of Public Utilities, NYSERDA, NYISO, the legislature and potentially across multiple states Proactively build coalitions with local and national NGOs, trade organizations, and peer companies to advance progress on novel, high-priority policy issuesCollaborate with Form's analytics, commercial and product teams to communicate key market trends and provide insightful research to inform commercial strategy and product design decisionsIndependently represent Form’s interests before senior government officials and in public forumsOversee the selection and direct the day-to-day work of local lobbyists and consultantsTravel as necessary to meet with policymakers What You'll Bring:
Extensive knowledge of New York’s electric sector policy landscape, including deep knowledge of the state’s political dynamics and relationships with key stakeholdersDemonstrated track record of having a leadership role in successful efforts to secure notable policy changes related to clean energy in both regulatory and legislative contextsDemonstrated ability to lead high-level, high-stakes engagements with senior officials, environmental NGOs, industry representatives and other key stakeholdersWorking knowledge of the analytical tools used in electric resource planning and reliability studies, and ability to critically evaluate the inputs and outputs of such analysis to inform advocacy effortsKeen strategic capacity, and an ability to quickly refine ideas and strategies in response to changing technical, policy, or political considerationsResourcefulness and a track record of being a successful team player capable of collaborating with multiple cross-functional teams in a fast-paced working environment.Clear, concise, and engaging verbal and written communicationExperience navigating ambiguity and thriving in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly and flexibility and adaptability are a mustDrive, organization, creativity, and a collaborative, generous spirit 8+ years of professional experience in climate policy, advocacy or campaignsAdvanced degree in policy, economics or law in areas related to energy and climate preferred, or comparable substantive experience