Manager, Clean Energy

Why FAS? 

Does FAS sound like an organization that you would be energized to join?  Is it aligned to your values?

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and voice for the science community. 

FAS has a rich history: after the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, a group of atomic researchers – deeply concerned about the use of science for malice – created an organization committed to using science and technology to benefit humanity. 

The group they created – the Federation of Atomic Scientists – soon became the Federation of American Scientists in recognition of the hundreds of scientists across diverse disciplines who joined together to speak with one voice for the betterment of the world. 

Today, we are a group of entrepreneurial, intrepid changemakers, forging a better future for all through the nexus of science, technology and talent. We value equity, inclusion, and transparency.  As a collective, we are building an organization focused on being impact-driven, customer-focused, and growth-oriented as a force for good in the world.

Skills and Expertise: Must Haves

What skills do you need to show proficiency (or higher) in order to be a strong candidate?

• Extensive knowledge of the US federal energy ecosystem
• Strong project management experience in overseeing, developing, and managing the full life cycle of project plans
• Coaching and/or managing staff, with evidence to support success
• Proven ability to build and maintain a network of federal policymakers, legislators, and private and nonprofit stakeholders in the clean energy space
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledgeable of clean energy and the environment policy landscape in the public and private sectors
• Oversee and collaborate across teams on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging strong coordination and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt work methods to changing technology and environments
• Willingness to learn, and give, seek and implement feedback
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and pursuing it within the mission of FAS
• Working knowledge of building and managing budgets within the nonprofit context 

To Sum It Up…

What’s the “elevator pitch” for the role?

The Federation of American Scientists is seeking a Manager, Clean Energy. You will oversee work and teammates spanning the federal clean energy workforce and talent pipeline, clean energy innovation, and related implementation activities aligned to clean energy legislation. You will focus on supporting the innovation pipeline in clean energy agencies, namely the Department of Energy (DOE). You will serve as a subject matter expert for policy development, research and advocacy related to clean energy and the DOE. You will manage strategic opportunities to grow FAS’ portfolio through fundraising, proposal development, and relationship management with existing federal and philanthropic partners.  You will report to the Associate Director of Clean Energy.

You should apply for this role if the following responsibilities match your strengths and sound like work that you would love to be doing: 

• Serving as a key point of contact for FAS’ current and future clean energy implementation work
• Leading team members in support of FAS implementation priorities, including but not limited to the implementation of legislative measures, market-shaping mechanisms, and climate tipping points
• Managing and developing projects related to stakeholder engagement and regional clean energy development
• Spearheading outreach and stakeholder engagement with the DOE, translating insights into specific priority opportunities for FAS and its clean energy portfolio
• Building and overseeing project plans, setting timelines and milestones, and involving stakeholders to ensure on time and impactful deliverables
• Supporting strategic management of FAS’ clean energy portfolio in collaboration with the Associate Director, Clean Energy to manage the direction of activities and programmatic priorities
• Developing proposals for funders on new activities, as well as identifying new opportunities to grow clean energy work and research policy priorities
• Supporting the development and execution of strategic communications to raise the profile of the portfolio
• Identifying customers and audiences and designing products to reach them aligned to project goals
• Collaborating with leadership to build and manage project budgets
• Overseeing resource allocation for projects and team members
• Delegating work to team members to fulfill portfolio needs

Work Environment

This position will be a hybrid role, meaning that both remote and in-person work can be accommodated, generally two to three days per week on-site, and two to three days per week remote depending on the needs of the organization.

Salary Range

• $70,000 – $87,500

Hiring Statement

Don’t check off every box? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed qualification. At FAS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and developing new voices. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might just be the right candidate.

The Federation of American Scientists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Federation of American Scientists prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.  Employment is contingent on successful verification of eligibility to work in the United States.