Senior Director, Federal Policy

CEBA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

CEBA (Corporate Energy Buyers Association) seeks a Senior Director, Federal Policy to set and lead the federal policy agenda, translating member priorities into effective policy outcomes. The role requires senior strategic thinking, independent judgment, and close collaboration with Government Affairs and members.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office Mondays and Wednesdays in Washington, DC, plus a floating third day based on priorities. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electricity, clean energy, corporate sustainability, utilities, or related fields.
• Deep working knowledge of energy and electricity policy, with federal experience.
• Experience leading policy analysis, market development, regulatory engagement, or program strategy.
• Ability to work in-person three days per week at CEBA’s Washington, D.C. office (Mon & Wed; floating third day).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead CEBA’s federal policy agenda, establishing policy priorities on energy access and related issues.
• Monitor actions from federal agencies, White House, and Congress; anticipate developments.
• Develop comments, testimony materials, and policy submissions.
• Lead CEBA’s federal policy working groups and convenings; document outcomes.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Federal policy

Job description

Chaloner has partnered with the Corporate Energy Buyers Association on the search for a Senior Director, Federal Policy to join their team.

Our Guiding Values and Tenets

The Corporate Energy Buyers Association is a business association with a mission to activate buyers and partners to advance low-cost, reliable, carbon-emissions free global energy systems.

We are grounded in respect for people and the planet, integrity in how we conduct ourselves, service to our mission, stakeholders, and colleagues, and excellence in all of our programs and work. At CEBA, we strive to foster a culture that is mission-driven and strategy-grounded, built on a spirit of partnership both within and beyond our organization, and energized by innovation and entrepreneurship through healthy, respectful dialogue.

Position Overview

Reporting to the SVP, Policy, the Senior Director, Federal Policy will set and lead CEBA’s federal policy agenda — owning the positions that inform how CEBA advocates at the federal level and shaping the strategic priorities the organization pursues. This position is responsible for shaping and driving CEBA’s federal policy and strategy, informed by member priorities, and engagement with federal policymakers. The Senior Director, Federal serves as a visible representative of CEBA, exercising independent judgment in complex policy environments and translating member priorities into effective federal policy outcomes.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with team collaboration days on Mondays and Wednesdays and one additional in-office day each week, determined by team priorities.

Core Responsibilities

Federal Policy Strategy & Leadership

• Set and lead CEBA’s federal policy agenda, establishing policy priorities on access to carbon-emissions-free energy, transmission and interconnection, permitting, financing, and critical issues affecting members.
• Direct the monitoring and assessment of actions from federal agencies and commissions, the White House, and Congress, ensuring CEBA anticipates and responds to developments affecting members.
• Identify opportunities for CEBA input and public comment, and guide the development of comments, testimony materials, and policy submissions.
• Serve as a senior strategic partner to CEBA’s Government Affairs team, setting the sequencing and prioritization of federal policy asks and ensuring advocacy is grounded in rigorous, member-informed analysis.
• Manage the development of CEBA’s thought leadership platform on federal policy, including presentations, white papers, reports, and policy briefs.
• Serve as a voice in trade association meetings, industry coalitions, and policy forums, coordinating closely with Government Affairs to ensure consistent messaging.
• Partner cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Communications, and other senior leaders to align policy development with advocacy execution and organizational strategy.
• Represent CEBA’s federal policy positions to member executives, the Board, and industry leadership as needed.

Member Engagement & Communication

• Lead CEBA’s federal policy working groups and convenings, setting agendas and ensuring outcomes are documented and acted upon.
• Develop member communications and briefing materials on major federal policy developments.
• Represent CEBA at industry conferences and events as a senior subject-matter expert on federal clean energy policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electricity, clean energy, corporate sustainability, utilities, or related fields.
• Deep working knowledge of energy and electricity policy, with a track record of shaping policy positions at the federal level.
• Demonstrated experience leading policy analysis, market development, regulatory engagement, or program strategy in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to partner effectively across departments — particularly with Government Affairs leadership — to translate policy analysis into advocacy strategy.
• Ability to work in-person three days per week at CEBA’s Washington, D.C. office. In-office days are Monday and Wednesday, with a floating third day.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or mentoring staff, and leading cross-functional or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Knowledge of corporate, industrial, and institutional clean energy policy priorities and strategies.
• Senior-level experience working with federal agencies and commissions, Capitol Hill, or utilities.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior executives, Boards, or similarly senior audiences.
• Familiarity with federal agency and/or regulatory processes or Congress.
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary for this role ranges from $180,000 to $200,000, depending on experience and qualifications. All CEBA employees are eligible to participate in the annual bonus incentive plan, which is based on both organizational and individual performance, up to 20% for this role.

CEBA provides a competitive benefits package that includes highly-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. In addition, CEBA offers employer-paid life and disability coverage (both short- and long-term), monthly cell phone stipends, optional flexible spending and savings accounts, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an attractive 401(k) match of up to 5%, subject to IRS limitations. Along with 11 federal holidays, paid time off during the period between Christmas and New Year's, and Sick & Safe leave, employees also enjoy unlimited PTO.

At CEBA You Belong

CEBA knows that inclusiveness not only makes our organization stronger but also is foundational to our mission success because innovative solutions come from great minds who do not think alike. Our commitment to inclusiveness is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at CEBA and is an important principle of sound business management. All CEBA staff shall be committed to accepting and encouraging different perspectives. Creative solutions to tough problems are fostered by respectful challenges of one another’s thoughts and assumptions.

CEBA provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, results of genetic testing, caregiver status, and past, present or prospective service in the military in addition to any other protected categories required by state, federal or local regulations. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, discipline, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.