Policy Manager, New York

Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems to enable the global electricity system to run on 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. Driven by Form’s core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We seek to transform the energy landscape and do our part in making the world better for all. We are supported by leading investors who share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage will be a key enabler of tomorrow’s zero carbon electric system.
Role DescriptionThis 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.

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 leadership
• Independently develop specific policy proposals that position Form as a recognized thought leader in New York and that gain broad acceptance
• Lead 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 issues
• Collaborate with Form's analytics, commercial and product teams to communicate key market trends and provide insightful research to inform commercial strategy and product design decisions
• Independently represent Form’s interests before senior government officials and in public forums
• Oversee the selection and direct the day-to-day work of local lobbyists and consultants
• Travel 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 stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record of having a leadership role in successful efforts to secure notable policy changes related to clean energy in both regulatory and legislative contexts
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-level, high-stakes engagements with senior officials, environmental NGOs, industry representatives and other key stakeholders
• Working 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 efforts
• Keen strategic capacity, and an ability to quickly refine ideas and strategies in response to changing technical, policy, or political considerations
• Resourcefulness 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 communication
• Experience navigating ambiguity and thriving in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly and flexibility and adaptability are a must
• Drive, organization, creativity, and a collaborative, generous spirit 
• 8+ years of professional experience in climate policy, advocacy or campaigns
• Advanced degree in policy, economics or law in areas related to energy and climate preferred, or comparable substantive experience

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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.