Job Description:Are you an experienced people leader with intense curiosity and drive? Are you willing to take risks by exploring and testing new ideas? Do you have the exceptional ability to structure and oversee analytic and strategic problem solving? Can you create impact through influence? If yes, then join our growing team!  RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) is seeking a Manager in our U.S. federal policy team. The position will be focused on supporting policymakers, regulators and lawmakers in the U.S. Congress and the Federal government to develop and implement policies that deliver low cost, secure, resilient and clean power. Please note that this role has a strong preference for experience working with coalitions with varying perspectives, including center right groups and industry in the Washington, D.C. area. We work on grid and interconnection; critical minerals; industries including steel, cement, aviation, transportation; and enablers such as manufacturing, supply chains, economic development, finance, and methane management.RMIers bring a variety of skillsets, and we welcome candidates with diverse educational and professional backgrounds.    Program Overview:The US Program works to accelerate the deployment of clean energy and drives strategies for an U.S. secure, abundant, and affordable energy system for all. We work closely with leaders in private industry, civil society, and policymakers at the municipal, state and Federal levels. The US Program collaboratively develops RMI’s overall US strategy by establishing clear priorities while working to integrate and elevate US-focused work across RMI’s programs. The US Program’s federal policy team works with policymakers in the executive and legislative branches to inform, develop, and implement federal clean energy policies. The Manager will lead a team of 2-3 Associates and Senior Associates to develop targeted analysis, distill insights from other RMI programs, build coalitions with external partners, develop public communications, and lead engagement with federal policymakers across government branches.Position Overview:Our managers are creative project leaders who guide and manage team members to craft visionary yet practical solutions. This person should be able to quickly engage with the RMI federal and will be responsible for advancing RMI goals across the federal government. This position:<ul><li>Has responsibility for managing RMI’s engagement in key coalitions focused on manufacturing, critical minerals and modernizing the electrical grid.</li><li>Represents RMI in Washington DC working to advance bipartisan solutions.</li><li>Works with Principals and Managing Directors to provide mentorship, professional development, and project reviews of more junior staff.</li><li>Contributes to strategy-level conversations about how to move policy solutions in the federal government and has a network that can be used to advance solutions that covers the political spectrum.</li></ul>Core Responsibilities:Engage with federal policymakers to support the development and implementation of policies that accelerate industrial decarbonization<ul><li>Leverage RMI’s capabilities and expertise to provide technical assistance, facilitation services and other support to inform and accelerate effective policymaking by federal policymakers.</li><li>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).</li><li>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.</li><li>Coach and motivate project team members on how to work with republicans and democrats on the hill and federal administrative staff. </li><li>Understands the legislative process including jurisdictional issues and can engage with republican and democratic staff. </li><li>Has experience with the administrative process, including Executive Orders and administrative proceedings. </li></ul>Manage projects and coalitions to yield breakthrough insights and results<ul><li>Lead RMI’s engagement with key coalitions (American Energy Opportunity coalition, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid coalition, and the Energy Innovation Table).</li><li>With senior guidance, shape project strategies from inception to conclusion: determine change models, research methods, timelines, resource plans, communications plans, and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Determine how results will be measured and be accountable for project results, rigorously challenging and validating findings from RMI teams and partners.</li><li>Oversee projects, contribute to external interviews, and publications and work with our development team on funding strategies.</li></ul>Provide thought leadership<ul><li>Develop strategies for achieving meaningful progress on policies to modernize the electric grid, expand U.S. manufacturing and diversify the critical mineral supply chain.</li><li>Ability to turn RMI analysis into policymaker briefs, particularly on issues covering the electric sector and grid modernization.</li><li>Represent RMI as an industry expert at key conferences and other public speaking events.</li><li>Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to collaborate across RMI to drive impact (e.g., with state policy team, or sector teams: Climate-Aligned Industry, Carbon Free Electricity, Carbon Free Buildings, etc).</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Has experience with the administrative process, including Executive Orders and administrative proceedings. </li><li>Excellent people management skills.</li><li>Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive.</li><li>Ability to create clear, structured strategies and problem-solving frameworks</li><li>Ability to navigate complex relationships across multiple organizations and interests.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Strongly preferred: Experience working with coalitions with varying perspectives, including center right groups and industry in the Washington, D.C. area.</li><li>Experience working in or with the power sector.</li><li>Established relationships with a broad range of policymakers and stakeholders across the political spectrum in Washington DC.</li></ul>Location:We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby.  Please note that this position requires you to be located near commuting distance of our Washington, D.C. office. We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies. We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process. Compensation:<div>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. New hires typically start toward the lower end of the range, depending on experience and alignment with the role’s scope. In addition to base salary, this position includes an annual bonus target of 10% and eligibility for merit-based increases, which are tied to both individual and organizational performance.Benefits:<div>We offer an array of benefits including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision insurance</li><li>403b retirement match with immediate vesting</li><li>Group life, AD&amp;D, and short- and long-term disability</li><li>Optional voluntary life, AD&amp;D and accident plans</li><li>Health savings or flexible spending accounts</li><li>Fertility and hormonal health support</li><li>Mental health and wellness support</li><li>Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)</li><li>Generous paid time off and sick leave</li><li>Paid sabbatical leave</li><li>Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography</li><li>Work from home and home technology allowances</li><li>Learning &amp; development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)</li><li>Potential for bonuses and merit increases</li><li>Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)</li><li>Hybrid / remote work options</li><li>Team retreats and geographic meetups</li><li>Rewards and recognition programs</li></ul>Diversity:We know that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger as an organization, and RMI is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity as outlined in U.S. federal law. We prohibit discrimination against applicants, interns, and employees on the basis of any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: age (40 and over), race, color, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, uniformed service member status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other applicable status protected by applicable law.RMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div></div>RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5&deg;C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world&rsquo;s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

Manager, U.S. Federal Policy (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Program

Job Description:Are you an experienced people leader with intense curiosity and drive? Are you willing to take risks by exploring and testing new ideas? Do you have the exceptional ability to structure and oversee analytic and strategic problem solving? Can you create impact through influence? If yes, then join our growing team!  RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) is seeking a Manager in our U.S. federal policy team. The position will be focused on supporting policymakers, regulators and lawmakers in the U.S. Congress and the Federal government to develop and implement policies that deliver low cost, secure, resilient and clean power. Please note that this role has a strong preference for experience working with coalitions with varying perspectives, including center right groups and industry in the Washington, D.C. area. We work on grid and interconnection; critical minerals; industries including steel, cement, aviation, transportation; and enablers such as manufacturing, supply chains, economic development, finance, and methane management.RMIers bring a variety of skillsets, and we welcome candidates with diverse educational and professional backgrounds.    Program Overview:The US Program works to accelerate the deployment of clean energy and drives strategies for an U.S. secure, abundant, and affordable energy system for all. We work closely with leaders in private industry, civil society, and policymakers at the municipal, state and Federal levels. The US Program collaboratively develops RMI’s overall US strategy by establishing clear priorities while working to integrate and elevate US-focused work across RMI’s programs. The US Program’s federal policy team works with policymakers in the executive and legislative branches to inform, develop, and implement federal clean energy policies. The Manager will lead a team of 2-3 Associates and Senior Associates to develop targeted analysis, distill insights from other RMI programs, build coalitions with external partners, develop public communications, and lead engagement with federal policymakers across government branches.Position Overview:Our managers are creative project leaders who guide and manage team members to craft visionary yet practical solutions. This person should be able to quickly engage with the RMI federal and will be responsible for advancing RMI goals across the federal government. This position:<ul><li>Has responsibility for managing RMI’s engagement in key coalitions focused on manufacturing, critical minerals and modernizing the electrical grid.</li><li>Represents RMI in Washington DC working to advance bipartisan solutions.</li><li>Works with Principals and Managing Directors to provide mentorship, professional development, and project reviews of more junior staff.</li><li>Contributes to strategy-level conversations about how to move policy solutions in the federal government and has a network that can be used to advance solutions that covers the political spectrum.</li></ul>Core Responsibilities:Engage with federal policymakers to support the development and implementation of policies that accelerate industrial decarbonization<ul><li>Leverage RMI’s capabilities and expertise to provide technical assistance, facilitation services and other support to inform and accelerate effective policymaking by federal policymakers.</li><li>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).</li><li>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.</li><li>Coach and motivate project team members on how to work with republicans and democrats on the hill and federal administrative staff. </li><li>Understands the legislative process including jurisdictional issues and can engage with republican and democratic staff. </li><li>Has experience with the administrative process, including Executive Orders and administrative proceedings. </li></ul>Manage projects and coalitions to yield breakthrough insights and results<ul><li>Lead RMI’s engagement with key coalitions (American Energy Opportunity coalition, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid coalition, and the Energy Innovation Table).</li><li>With senior guidance, shape project strategies from inception to conclusion: determine change models, research methods, timelines, resource plans, communications plans, and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Determine how results will be measured and be accountable for project results, rigorously challenging and validating findings from RMI teams and partners.</li><li>Oversee projects, contribute to external interviews, and publications and work with our development team on funding strategies.</li></ul>Provide thought leadership<ul><li>Develop strategies for achieving meaningful progress on policies to modernize the electric grid, expand U.S. manufacturing and diversify the critical mineral supply chain.</li><li>Ability to turn RMI analysis into policymaker briefs, particularly on issues covering the electric sector and grid modernization.</li><li>Represent RMI as an industry expert at key conferences and other public speaking events.</li><li>Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to collaborate across RMI to drive impact (e.g., with state policy team, or sector teams: Climate-Aligned Industry, Carbon Free Electricity, Carbon Free Buildings, etc).</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Has experience with the administrative process, including Executive Orders and administrative proceedings. </li><li>Excellent people management skills.</li><li>Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive.</li><li>Ability to create clear, structured strategies and problem-solving frameworks</li><li>Ability to navigate complex relationships across multiple organizations and interests.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Strongly preferred: Experience working with coalitions with varying perspectives, including center right groups and industry in the Washington, D.C. area.</li><li>Experience working in or with the power sector.</li><li>Established relationships with a broad range of policymakers and stakeholders across the political spectrum in Washington DC.</li></ul>Location:We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby.  Please note that this position requires you to be located near commuting distance of our Washington, D.C. office. We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies. We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process. Compensation:<div>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. New hires typically start toward the lower end of the range, depending on experience and alignment with the role’s scope. In addition to base salary, this position includes an annual bonus target of 10% and eligibility for merit-based increases, which are tied to both individual and organizational performance.Benefits:<div>We offer an array of benefits including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision insurance</li><li>403b retirement match with immediate vesting</li><li>Group life, AD&amp;D, and short- and long-term disability</li><li>Optional voluntary life, AD&amp;D and accident plans</li><li>Health savings or flexible spending accounts</li><li>Fertility and hormonal health support</li><li>Mental health and wellness support</li><li>Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)</li><li>Generous paid time off and sick leave</li><li>Paid sabbatical leave</li><li>Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography</li><li>Work from home and home technology allowances</li><li>Learning &amp; development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)</li><li>Potential for bonuses and merit increases</li><li>Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)</li><li>Hybrid / remote work options</li><li>Team retreats and geographic meetups</li><li>Rewards and recognition programs</li></ul>Diversity:We know that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger as an organization, and RMI is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity as outlined in U.S. federal law. We prohibit discrimination against applicants, interns, and employees on the basis of any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: age (40 and over), race, color, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, uniformed service member status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other applicable status protected by applicable law.RMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div></div>RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Manager, U.S. Federal Policy (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Program

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