Remote California Policy Lead for Critical Energy Tech

Decisive Point; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock plan

Medical benefits

One Medical

Vision plan

Dental plan

Voluntary benefits

Parental leave

Lunch & snacks

Flexible PTO

Team events

HQ by ocean

Job summary

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based hard-tech startup, seeks a California Legislative Director to own state government engagement for deployment and policy shaping.

You'll work with engineering, regulatory, legal, and operations teams while representing Radiant to policymakers, regulators, and partners in California and priority states. This hands-on role emphasizes outcomes and site readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CA government affairs or policy roles in energy, defense, or regulated industries.
• Proven ability to influence state policy or regulatory outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of CA legislative processes, agencies, and permitting.
• Comfortable in ambiguity and fast-moving environments.
• Clear communicator able to work with policymakers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work across a national footprint, focusing initially on California for deployment.
• Develop and implement state legislation, regulations, rulemakings, and actions affecting siting and permitting.
• Lead engagement with state regulators and public utilities commissions.
• Hire and coordinate external lobbyists; align with company goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, regulatory, legal, policy, and operations teams to translate technical concepts into policy positions.
• Track state policy developments and provide guidance to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with state ethics, lobbying, and disclosure requirements.

Skills

CA government affairs

Policy influence

Regulatory engagement

Strong communicator

Job description

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based hard-tech startup, seeks a California Legislative Director to own state government engagement for deployment and policy shaping.

You'll work with engineering, regulatory, legal, and operations teams while representing Radiant to policymakers, regulators, and partners in California and priority states. This hands-on role emphasizes outcomes and site readiness.