Position Title: U.S. Federal Policy Manager
Reports to: Federal Policy Director
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, D.C. area, hybrid role
ABOUT CATF
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.
ROLE
The Federal Policy Manager supports the Federal Policy Director in the design, strategic planning, and execution of advocacy for clean energy, innovation, and climate policy in interactions with the federal government, with a special emphasis on legislative matters in the U.S. Congress. A central responsibility of the Federal Policy Manager is interfacing with CATF program staff on an ongoing basis to ensure that their priorities are understood and implemented by federal policy. At times, the Federal Policy Manager will supervise and coordinate the efforts of CATF’s lobbyists and will help organize and attend meetings with staff on Capitol Hill, representing CATF. This position will also coordinate with CATF’s Development Team on specifying grant deliverables and reporting to raise and maintain adequate funding for federal advocacy and program priorities that require federal advocacy support.
The ideal candidate will be able to work with CATF’s teams to achieve concrete policy outcomes while also implementing its vision, mission, and long-term goals for climate change. The U.S. Federal Policy Manager will work under the supervision of the Federal Policy Director and collaboratively with the U.S. Federal and State Advocacy team members, additional leadership team members, program staff, and donors.
This position will be based in Washington, D.C. CATF is primarily a remote organization but due to the need for proximity to the U.S. federal government, the U.S. Federal Policy Manager will have in-person meetings at the CATF D.C. office or nearby areas on a regular basis. It is expected the manager will be utilizing the D.C. office on average 3-4 days a week.
Key Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute Clean Air Task Force’s federal climate policy advocacy strategies in Washington, especially CATF’s advocacy on congressional appropriations
- Collaborate with and support other CATF teams and staff to ensure timely completion of key advocacy tasks
- Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, experts, and federal decision-makers, particularly in the U.S. Congress
- Collaborate with peers at partner NGOs working on shared federal climate projects and campaigns
- Support the Federal Policy Director in organizing and executing effective meetings on climate policy
- Spearhead special projects and events, such as workshops, press conferences, and roundtables
- Prepare slide presentations, fact sheets, blog posts, talking points, grant reports, and other communications
- Assist with fundraising for federal climate policy efforts and Clean Air Task Force Action
- Track progress of CATF’s advocacy priorities against key performance indicators
- Organize and maintain internal document libraries and other shared resources
Skills/Qualifications:
- Passion for CATF’s mission
- Proven experience in federal policy and advocacy
- Strong understanding of measures of success in federal advocacy
- BSc/BA in policy, business, or relevant field
- 2-4 years’ experience working with the U.S. Congress and/or Executive Branch agencies on energy and climate issues
- Thorough knowledge of clean energy and climate policy
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Works well in a highly collaborative and transparent team environment
- Willingness to participate in occasional travel to the Boston office or for CATF events
Compensation and Location:
This is a full-time, hybrid position located in the Washington, D.C. area. CATF offers an excellent benefits package and an annual salary range of $92,950-$139,000. CATF offers an excellent benefits package, which can be viewed on our careers page.
CATF provides equal employment opportunities.