Head of Policy and Public Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team and cross-functional leadership on matters related to policy, regulation, stakeholders, and market dynamics.

• Formulate and implement Arbor’s policy strategy at both federal and state levels to support commercial deployment goals.

• Track legislation, regulations, and agency activities impacting carbon capture, power generation, grid infrastructure, energy markets, and industrial decarbonization.

• Represent Arbor in relevant industry associations, working groups, coalitions, and policy forums.

• Provide strategic recommendations that bolster long-term growth and market leadership.

• Create and lead public affairs and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

• Influence the external narrative regarding Arbor’s technology, market potential, and its contribution to meeting electricity demand.

• Position Arbor as a reliable participant in public policy dialogues.

• Build coalitions and advocacy strategies that align with business objectives and market progression.

• Assist with executive communications, thought leadership, and external engagement efforts.

• Formulate strategies aimed at expediting permitting and regulatory pathways for commercialization.

• Support processes that enable project facilitation, including grid interconnection and Class VI permitting.

• Cultivate relationships with federal, state, and regional agencies that impact deployment schedules.

• Recognize policy and regulatory challenges and devise strategies for mitigation.

• Identify, pursue, and aid in securing non-dilutive federal, state, and regional funding opportunities.

• Collaborate with technical, commercial, and finance teams on grant proposals and funding strategies.

• Establish connections with agencies, policymakers, and funding bodies to accelerate Arbor’s expansion.

⛳️ Requirements

• A proven history of over 10 years in energy policy, public affairs, government relations, infrastructure development, or related domains.

• Demonstrated success in influencing policy, regulatory, legislative, or stakeholder results.

• Experience in areas such as carbon capture, power generation, grid infrastructure, natural gas, industrial decarbonization, or equivalent fields.

• Strong comprehension of energy markets, infrastructure development, permitting procedures, or the deployment of industrial projects.

• Knowledge of Class VI permitting, EPA programs, DOE funding mechanisms, and energy infrastructure development.

• Outstanding executive communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proven experience in establishing and nurturing relationships with senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and external stakeholders.

• Capability to work autonomously in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with Arbor covering 90% for employees)

• Fully covered basic life insurance

• Health savings account (HSA) with matching contributions

• Flexible savings account (FSA)

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

• 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!

• 401(k) plan

• Commuter benefits

• Annual learning and development stipend

• And more!