Director of Policy

Responsibilities

• Strategizing and managing Remora’s lobbying efforts on key issues including the federal 45Q tax credit for carbon sequestration, California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and a gross vehicle weight exemption for Remora’s technology
• Managing Remora’s lobbying firm and policy-focused lawyers
• Engaging with regulatory stakeholders such as IRS, EPA, DOT, and NHTSA
• Building and managing relationships with members of Congress, governors, cabinet members, key staffers, federal and state regulators, advocacy groups, unions, and other important political stakeholders
• Effectively leveraging Remora’s relationships to achieve our political goals
• Building Remora’s strategy for political engagement outside the United States
• Identifying local, state, and federal funding opportunities for Remora
• Engaging with relevant agencies to determine eligibility and shape requests for proposals
• Writing grants and managing funding application processes

Requirements:

• 10+ years of policy, regulatory, lobbying, or other government-related experience, particularly experience with science and/or technology policy OR relevant advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant work experience
• 4+ years of management experience with a team of 10+ people
• Clear, persuasive, and poised written and verbal communicator
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Ability to build and manage a large team as the company grows
• Creative, outside-the-box thinker with excellent strategic instincts

You’re the type of person who:

• Is highly organized with exceptional execution
• Is a clear, concise written and verbal communicator
• Has strong interpersonal skills
• Is excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Is passionate about tackling the climate crisis, and committed to equity and inclusion

Logistics:

• Location: Remote (PT, MT, CT, or ET)
• Start date: by March 1, 2022
• COVID-19: Remora requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment. Appropriate COVID-19 safety precautions are implemented in the workplace.
• Application process: We will review applications on a rolling basis. To begin, please fill out this application, and then we’ll follow up via email with next steps.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salaries (adjusted for geography) and equity ownership
• Healthcare (QSEHRA)
• Retirement (401k)
• Student loan assistance
• Four weeks of paid time off
• Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
• Parental leave
• Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
• Employee development and coaching
• Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend