Hybrid Lead, Clean Energy Policy & Delivery

Federation of American Scientists; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Federation of American Scientists is seeking an Associate Director to lead and grow our work on clean energy, collaborating with climate, environment, and government capacity teams through FAS’s Center for Regulatory Ingenuity.

The role blends subject-matter expertise with policy entrepreneurship, guiding complex technical and institutional problems, building trust with policymakers, and translating ideas into legislative and implementation outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. energy policy ecosystem and federal policy dynamics.
• Experience fundraising from philanthropic and/or public sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow FAS’s clean energy portfolio across government and donor streams.
• Serve as subject-matter expert and public voice on energy topics for diverse audiences.
• Build partnerships with policymakers and stakeholders to advance policy ideas.
• Manage projects, budgets, and staff; supervise contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Clean energy fluency

Institutional insight

Policy entrepreneurship

Coalition-building

Communication

Leadership and management

Fundraising sensibility

Depth of experience

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

Federation of American Scientists is seeking an Associate Director to lead and grow our work on clean energy, collaborating with climate, environment, and government capacity teams through FAS’s Center for Regulatory Ingenuity.

The role blends subject-matter expertise with policy entrepreneurship, guiding complex technical and institutional problems, building trust with policymakers, and translating ideas into legislative and implementation outcomes.