Director, Federal Affairs

Form Energy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 240,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Full health coverage for employees

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Director of Federal Affairs to lead engagement with the U.S. federal government and shape the company’s policy agenda. You will build relationships with the Department of Energy, Congress, and other agencies, while coordinating with internal teams to advance policy and regulatory objectives.

You will manage external lobbyists, oversee grant engagements, and align resources with strategic priorities, reporting on results and ROI.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of federal government affairs experience, preferably in energy storage, clean energy, or related infrastructure.
• Direct experience on Capitol Hill and/or within a federal agency is preferred.
• Proven track record securing legislative and regulatory outcomes for mission-driven, fast-growing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute federal affairs strategies aligned with Form Energy’s objectives.
• Serve as advocate with Congress, federal agencies, and policy coalitions.
• Monitor and translate federal policy developments into actionable recommendations.
• Build strategic relationships across executive and legislative branches.
• Lead engagement with trade associations and advocacy groups.
• Oversee federal government relations consultants and ensure performance.
• Oversee grant compliance and reporting with internal teams.
• Manage the federal affairs budget and report ROI.

Skills

Federal affairs

Capitol Hill experience

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Base pay range

$239,940.00/yr - $302,200.00/yr

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress.

By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things in Tech".

We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - it might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join.

We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is seeking a strategic, driven, and highly experienced Director of Federal Affairs to lead our engagement with the U.S. federal government. In this pivotal role, you will shape and execute our federal policy agenda to support Form Energy’s mission to transform the electric grid. You will be responsible for building and maintaining high-impact relationships with the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies, Congress, and key partners, while delivering measurable policy outcomes that advance our business and regulatory objectives. Reporting to the VP of Communications & Corporate Affairs, you will be a key cross-functional leader, partnering with teams across the company—including commercial, supply chain, product, finance, and legal—to ensure Form's priorities are reflected in legislative and regulatory initiatives. You will also be responsible for managing external lobbyists and consultants, ensuring strategic alignment, high performance, and compliance. In addition, you will oversee policy-related budget planning and federal grant engagement, ensuring transparency, oversight, and effective use of public resources.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute federal affairs strategies that support Form Energy’s commercial and operational objectives, in close coordination with internal teams and external allies.
• 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 consultants 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, with a strong preference for backgrounds in energy storage, clean energy, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Direct experience working on Capitol Hill and/or within a federal agency is preferred.
• 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 as they relate to 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 effectively engage technical experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Strong project management capabilities, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to fostering a positive and high-performance culture.
• Passion for transforming the electric grid and building a more resilient, and secure energy future.

Benefits

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. 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 [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

Job Details

Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Manufacturing