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Company Overview

Jupiter Power is a leading independent developer, owner and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the United States. Founded in 2017, the company's projects store electricity and deliver it back to the grid when it is needed most, helping support a more reliable and resilient power system. Jupiter Power has 19,700 MWh of projects operating, in construction or committed, and another 110,000 MWh in development across the country. The company has corporate offices in Austin and Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois.

We are seeking a Manager, Federal Affairs to join our Policy team. In this role, you will support the development and lead the execution of Jupiter Power's federal affairs strategy, with a particular focus on trade and tariff policy, energy and utility policy, and other federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting battery energy storage. The Federal Affairs Manager will translate complex political and policy developments into clear business updates, build relationships with key stakeholders, and coordinate advocacy efforts across internal teams and external partners.

This role will be based out of our Chicago, Houston or Austin office and is subject to our Company's return-to-office policy, which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Regular travel to Washington, D.C. will be required. Remote location in Washington D.C. will be considered for exceptional/experienced candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate federal legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments affecting Jupiter Power.
• Monitor and advocate on trade policy, tariffs, and tax policy affecting supply chains; support supply chain strategy with Engineering and Procurement departments.
• Monitor and advocate for energy storage in federal utility and energy market policy, in coordination with Regulatory Affairs, Interconnection and Origination.
• Support the development and execution of federal advocacy strategies aligned with Jupiter Power's business objectives and growth priorities.
• Be a key leader in Jupiter’s federal engagement, including federal regulatory and administrative bodies; identify, build and maintain key strategic relationships with influential congressional offices, federal agencies, industry associations, coalitions, and other policy stakeholders.
• Advance Jupiter’s federal legislative engagement in coordination with Regulatory Affairs and Government Affairs.
• Assess how proposed tariffs, trade actions, sourcing requirements, and supply chain policies may affect project economics, financing, procurement, development timelines, and portfolio strategy.
• Prepare concise briefings, policy analyses, talking points, position papers, comment letters, and other materials for senior leaders and external engagement; coordinate meetings, briefings, and follow-up with policymakers and staff, including preparation of executives and subject-matter experts for external engagements.
• Represent Jupiter Power in national trade associations, coalitions, conferences, and other policy forums.
• Manage day-to-day coordination with external consultants, lobbyists, and advisors, including deliverables, issue tracking, and stakeholder outreach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of experience in federal government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or a related role in government, an industry association, advocacy organization, consulting firm, or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process and experience engaging with congressional offices, federal agencies, or both.
• Strong knowledge of trade and tariff policy, supply chain policy, or federal energy policy, with the ability to evaluate business impacts and recommend practical actions.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex policy issues to business audiences.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to build credibility and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, particularly to Washington, D.C.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience serving as a Capitol Hill staff member, particularly in a role involving energy, trade, tax, commerce, infrastructure, or appropriations policy.
• Experience with international trade matters, including tariffs, trade remedies, domestic content requirements, customs policy, or supply chain resilience, especially as concerned to supply chains for battery energy storage.
• Experience in the energy, power, infrastructure, battery energy storage, renewable energy, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Familiarity with federal agencies and policymaking bodies relevant to energy and trade, such as the U.S. Department of Energy, Department of Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Treasury Department, or Congress.
• Advanced degree in law or public policy.

Compensation & Benefits

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.