Form Energy
Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with cost‑effective, multi‑day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress.
We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, with signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of iron‑air batteries underway at our first high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Role Summary Director of Federal Affairs – Lead engagement with the U.S. federal government to shape and execute Form Energy’s federal policy agenda in support of our mission to transform the electric grid.
What You’ll Do
Develop and execute federal affairs strategies that support Form Energy’s commercial and operational objectives with internal coordination and external alignment.
Serve as a trusted advocate and representative of Form Energy with Congress, federal agencies, trade associations, and policy coalitions.
Monitor, analyze, and proactively engage on federal policy developments, translating them into clear recommendations and action plans for Form.
Build and deepen strategic relationships across the executive and legislative branches, federal agencies, and key energy and climate stakeholders.
Lead and coordinate Form’s engagement with trade associations and multi‑stakeholder advocacy groups.
Provide oversight of all federal government relations and lobbyists, ensuring aligned messaging, strategic deployment, and results‑driven performance.
Oversee grant compliance and reporting in coordination with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent use of public funds.
Manage the federal affairs budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and clear reporting on ROI.
What You’ll Bring
12+ years of federal government affairs experience, preferred background in energy storage, clean energy, or related infrastructure sectors.
Direct experience working on Capitol Hill and/or within a federal agency.
Proven track record of securing meaningful legislative and regulatory outcomes for mission‑driven, fast‑growing companies or organizations.
Deep understanding of federal policy processes, players, and timelines—especially climate, energy, industrial policy, and grid reliability.
Experience managing external consultants and lobbyists, including performance management and contract oversight.
Demonstrated ability to manage a departmental budget and ensure strong fiscal accountability.
Experience with federal grant programs, including compliance, reporting, and alignment with company goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage technical experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.
Strong project management capabilities, prioritizing competing demands and delivering results under tight timelines.
Collaborative leadership style fostering a positive, high‑performance culture.
Passion for transforming the electric grid and building a more resilient, secure energy future.
Compensation Range: $239.9K – $302.2K
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we
never
solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
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We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, with signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of iron‑air batteries underway at our first high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Role Summary Director of Federal Affairs – Lead engagement with the U.S. federal government to shape and execute Form Energy’s federal policy agenda in support of our mission to transform the electric grid.
What You’ll Do
Develop and execute federal affairs strategies that support Form Energy’s commercial and operational objectives with internal coordination and external alignment.
Serve as a trusted advocate and representative of Form Energy with Congress, federal agencies, trade associations, and policy coalitions.
Monitor, analyze, and proactively engage on federal policy developments, translating them into clear recommendations and action plans for Form.
Build and deepen strategic relationships across the executive and legislative branches, federal agencies, and key energy and climate stakeholders.
Lead and coordinate Form’s engagement with trade associations and multi‑stakeholder advocacy groups.
Provide oversight of all federal government relations and lobbyists, ensuring aligned messaging, strategic deployment, and results‑driven performance.
Oversee grant compliance and reporting in coordination with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent use of public funds.
Manage the federal affairs budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and clear reporting on ROI.
What You’ll Bring
12+ years of federal government affairs experience, preferred background in energy storage, clean energy, or related infrastructure sectors.
Direct experience working on Capitol Hill and/or within a federal agency.
Proven track record of securing meaningful legislative and regulatory outcomes for mission‑driven, fast‑growing companies or organizations.
Deep understanding of federal policy processes, players, and timelines—especially climate, energy, industrial policy, and grid reliability.
Experience managing external consultants and lobbyists, including performance management and contract oversight.
Demonstrated ability to manage a departmental budget and ensure strong fiscal accountability.
Experience with federal grant programs, including compliance, reporting, and alignment with company goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage technical experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.
Strong project management capabilities, prioritizing competing demands and delivering results under tight timelines.
Collaborative leadership style fostering a positive, high‑performance culture.
Passion for transforming the electric grid and building a more resilient, secure energy future.
Compensation Range: $239.9K – $302.2K
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we
never
solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
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