Federal Affairs Director - Energy Infrastructure & Policy

Energy Transition Capital; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

401(k) matching

Job summary

Energy Transition Capital (ETC) in the Washington, D.C. area seeks a Director of Federal Affairs to lead government relations and public affairs focused on federal energy and infrastructure matters, including Puerto Rico.

The role requires deep experience with congressional offices, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders, with the ability to translate policy priorities into clear communications and actionable engagement plans. Hybrid work with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive federal government relations or public affairs experience with senior stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to work with both Democratic and Republican policymakers and offices.
• Solid understanding of the federal legislative/administrative process and Congress navigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication, strategic judgment, and discretion.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a federal affairs strategy aligned with energy and infrastructure priorities.
• Build relationships with congressional offices, federal agencies, and stakeholders.
• Represent ETC in Washington, coordinating meetings and coalition engagement.
• Monitor federal policy developments affecting energy infrastructure and Puerto Rico activities.
• Provide briefings and recommendations to leadership on federal developments.
• Coordinate messaging with Puerto Rico-based government and community affairs teams.
• Prepare policy summaries, talking points, and meeting materials for officials.
• Explain complex policy issues clearly to varied audiences.
• Identify industry partners and oversee external advisers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws, disclosures, and company policies.

Skills

Federal affairs

Public policy

Stakeholder management

Congressional liaison

Policy analysis

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Advanced degree preferred (JD/MPP/MPA)

Job description

Energy Transition Capital (ETC) in the Washington, D.C. area seeks a Director of Federal Affairs to lead government relations and public affairs focused on federal energy and infrastructure matters, including Puerto Rico.

The role requires deep experience with congressional offices, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders, with the ability to translate policy priorities into clear communications and actionable engagement plans. Hybrid work with travel as needed.