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Full-Time

Deputy Director of Federal Affairs

Posted on 4/4/2024

Helion Energy

51-200 employees

Develops fusion power plants for clean energy

Energy

Compensation Overview

$100,000 - $160,000Annually

+ Equity + Medical + Dental + Vision + 401(k) match + Paid Parental Leave + Annual Wellness Stipend

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in government affairs in the energy industry
Demonstrated understanding of the U.S. political system, institutions, and processes, and the main policy issues and debates related to clean energy
Present on complex technical and policy concepts to diverse audiences
Operate within high pressure environments
Prioritize organization and focus on details

Responsibilities

Help develop tactical plans to influence Congress, the White House, and related agencies to support Helion identified priorities
Provide daily planning, preparation and project management for multiple meetings and events simultaneously
Participate in congressional outreach at both state and federal levels to enhance Helion’s relationship with important members and committees of jurisdiction central to accomplishing our policy objectives
Maintain Helion’s outreach materials, including congressional briefs and regular newsletters, working with team members across Helion
Support the Director of Public Affairs by keeping them informed on developments and activities in assigned responsibilities
Work with our lobbyist to update contact lists and meeting tracking in our CRM
Lead tours of our Everett, WA headquarters for members of congress, staff, and other government and non-government partners

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion’s founding in 2013, we have raised over $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV).

Now we are working toward Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, making this a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.

What You Will Be Doing:

As Helion’s Deputy Director of Federal Affairs you will support a strategy for identifying, advocating for, and implementing our policy priorities. You will participate in teams, both internal and external, to identify risks and opportunities that impact our mission and develop work products that communicate with government and non-government partners. You will report directly to our Director of Public Affairs at our Washington, DC office.

You Will:

Help develop tactical plans to influence Congress, the White House, and related agencies to support Helion identified priorities
Provide daily planning, preparation and project management for multiple meetings and events simultaneously
Participate in congressional outreach at both state and federal levels to enhance Helion’s relationship with important members and committees of jurisdiction central to accomplishing our policy objectives
Maintain Helion’s outreach materials, including congressional briefs and regular newsletters, working with team members across Helion
Support the Director of Public Affairs by keeping them informed on developments and activities in assigned responsibilities
Work with our lobbyist to update contact lists and meeting tracking in our CRM
Lead tours of our Everett, WA headquarters for members of congress, staff, and other government and non-government partners

Required Skills:

5+ years of experience working in government affairs in the energy industry
Demonstrated understanding of the U.S. political system, institutions, and processes, and the main policy issues and debates related to clean energy
Present on complex technical and policy concepts to diverse audiences
Operate within high pressure environments
Prioritize organization and focus on details

The pay range for this position is $100k-160k. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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Benefits and Compensation

Our total compensation package includes generous equity and benefits, including but not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
13 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job’s requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn’t the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.

Helion Energy

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Helion is at the forefront of developing the world's first fusion power plant, which utilizes deuterium and helium-3 to generate clean and abundant energy. This company excels in innovation with breakthroughs in plasma temperatures and sustainable energy technologies. Working at Helion offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, significant advancements in the energy sector, within a culture that values leadership and technical achievement in clean energy production.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Everett, Washington

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 22%

1 year growth

↑ 48%

2 year growth

↑ 296%

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

PTO

Equity

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