Job Number:
HC-05352
Date Posted:
April 22, 2026
Position Title:
Manager, U.S. Federal Policy (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Program
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$105,000-$129,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Manager, U.S. Federal Policy (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. ProgramEngage with federal policymakers to support the development and implementation of policies that accelerate industrial decarbonization. Leverage RMI’s capabilities and expertise to provide technical assistance, facilitation services and other support to inform and accelerate effective policymaking by federal policymakers.Has experience with the administrative process, including Executive Orders and administrative proceedings. Excellent people management skills. Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive.
Responsibilities:
• Engage with federal policymakers to support the development and implementation of policies that accelerate industrial decarbonization
• Leverage RMI’s capabilities and expertise to provide technical assistance, facilitation services and other support to inform and accelerate effective policymaking by federal policymakers
• Work with staff at federal agencies (e.g., Department of Energy) to provide advice on high-level government strategies (e.g., advanced transmission technologies, supply chain, and critical mineral strategies)
• Work with federal lawmakers and their staff to inform the development of (and build support for) new legislation, with an emphasis on policies that accelerate modernization of the grid, clean tech manufacturing and industrial innovation
• Coach and motivate project team members on how to work with republicans and democrats on the hill and federal administrative staff
• Understands the legislative process including jurisdictional issues and can engage with republican and democratic staff
Qualifications:
• Has experience with the administrative process, including Executive Orders and administrative proceedings
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive
• Ability to create clear, structured strategies and problem-solving frameworks
• Ability to navigate complex relationships across multiple organizations and interests
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At RMI, we prioritize fairness in our pay practices. Salaries are determined based on a mix of experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity across similar roles. The salary range of this position is $105,000-$129,000.
