Federal Climate Policy Director
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Pacific EnvironmentEnvironmental Non-Profit
Remote/hybridFull-TimeDirector
Salary105,000 - 115,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5–10+ years
- Required Skills
- Stakeholder management
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of federal government affairs, legislative, or regulatory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in maritime, transportation, energy, or environmental policy.
- Established relationships with congressional offices, committee staff, and federal agencies like the Coast Guard, MARAD, FMC, EPA, or DOT.
- Strong understanding of the federal legislative process, appropriations cycle, and administrative rulemaking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting testimony and policy materials.
- Proven track record of representing an organization in coalitions and with external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid environment with regular D.C.-based meetings.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Commitment to climate action and innovative policy thinking.
- Experience on Capitol Hill or in federal agencies preferred.
- Familiarity with maritime decarbonization or vessel emissions policy preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead representative to Congress, federal agencies, and the Administration on maritime shipping policy.
- Develop and execute federal advocacy strategies and annual policy agendas.
- Track, analyze, and respond to relevant legislation, appropriations, and agency rulemakings.
- Draft testimony, comment letters, position papers, and policy materials for policymakers.
- Build and sustain relationships with congressional members, committee staff, and agency officials.
- Cultivate a D.C.-based clean shipping coalition, including environmental justice groups, labor, and industry partners.
- Advise leadership on federal policy risks and opportunities, and manage relevant advocacy staff or consultants.
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