Fusion Energy Policy Lead

Third Way; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits (medical, ...)

Job summary

Third Way seeks a Senior Policy Advisor for Fusion Energy to educate policymakers on fusion commercialization and lead day-to-day policy development within the Climate and Energy Program. You will draft memos, analyze data, and coordinate with policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and advocates to accelerate federal support for fusion technologies.

The role requires an advanced degree in public policy or science and 3–5 years of relevant energy policy experience, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public policy or science field (energy systems, innovation, physics or engineering) and/or 3–5 years of relevant energy policy work experience.
• Experience with Capitol Hill and federal agencies is desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to educate diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development and advocacy for fusion energy.
• Research and draft high-impact memos, reports, and digital content explaining fusion progress and timelines.
• Engage policymakers, industry, researchers, and advocates to advance fusion commercialization.
• Oversee research, data analysis, and outreach to inform policy agendas.
• Speak with media and at events to convey Third Way’s fusion energy perspective.
• Supervise fellows, consultants, coalitions, and related teams to maximize impact.

Skills

Written communication

Creativity

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Political awareness

Budgeting

Strategic agility

Accountability

Respectfulness

Education

Advanced degree in public policy or science

Job description

Third Way seeks a Senior Policy Advisor for Fusion Energy to educate policymakers on fusion commercialization and lead day-to-day policy development within the Climate and Energy Program. You will draft memos, analyze data, and coordinate with policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and advocates to accelerate federal support for fusion technologies.

The role requires an advanced degree in public policy or science and 3–5 years of relevant energy policy experience, with opportunities to