Senior Manager, Climate Tech and Innovation

Senior Manager Climate Tech and Innovation

Full-time FAS staff

Washington DC
Why FAS

Does FAS sound like an organization that you would be energized to join Is it aligned to your values

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and voice for the science community.

FAS has a rich history: after the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 a group of atomic researchers deeply concerned about the use of science for malice created an organization committed to using science and technology to benefit humanity.

The group they created the Federation of Atomic Scientists soon became the Federation of American Scientists in recognition of the hundreds of scientists across diverse disciplines who joined together to speak with one voice for the betterment of the world.

Today we are a group of entrepreneurial intrepid changemakers forging a better future for all through the nexus of science technology and talent. We value equity inclusion and transparency. As a collective we are building an organization focused on being impact-driven customer-focused and growth-oriented as a force for good in the world.

Skills And Expertise: Must Haves

What skills do you need to show proficiency (or higher) in order to be a strong candidate

• At least 8 years of experience relevant to the responsibilities of this role (as described below). Please note each year of higher education beyond high school is considered equivalent to one year of professional experience.
• A broad understanding of climate policy and technology particularly in the U.S. context.
• Owns programmatic budget and grant/contract administration (forecasting tracking reporting compliance).
• Strong demonstrated project management skills including:
  • Ability to break large and complex projects into manageable components and timelines and to flexibly adjust project plans to changing circumstances.
  • Ability to track and provide quality control for multiple deliverables associated with a single project.
  • Ability to coordinate work energetically enthusiastically and successfully across diverse teams.
  • Ability to provide clear direction to project contributors at different levels of seniority including within and outside of FAS.
  • Owns a multi-year programmatic roadmap for component workstreams
  • Sets success metrics/KPIs and reports progress
  • Leads prioritization tradeoffs across workstreams
• Excellent written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to adapt writing styles to different formats (e.g. reports policy briefs concept notes grant applications blog posts and op-eds).
• Ability to work independently without close oversight while also contributing as a team player.
• A commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and pursuing it within the mission of FAS.
• Willingness to learn give seek and implement feedback.

Nice to Haves (but not requirements):

• Subject-matter expertise on climate interventions.
• Subject-matter expertise on other rapidly emerging areas of climate and clean energy technology such as advanced grid technology or technology to enhance climate adaptation and resilience.
• Established and diverse relationships with policymakers scientists technologists and/or investors committed to advancing the field of climate tech and innovation.
• emerging fields of climate technology.
• Fundraising experience
• People-management experience.

To Sum It Up

Whats the elevator pitch for the role

The Federation of American Scientists is seeking a Senior Manager Climate Tech and this role you will play an integral role in guiding and growing FAS emerging program on Climate Tech and Innovation. This program focuses on building support for cutting-edge research in overlooked areas while harnessing market and economic forces to scale high-impact environmental and climate solutions. A major initial focus of this role will be building support for responsible research into climate interventions and promoting productive science-based dialogues around climate interventions among policymakers and in the public discourse. Other topics you may explore include:

• Expediting development and deployment of advanced electric grid technologies (e.g. smart grids grid-enhancing components and technologies grid-integrated storage etc.).
• Catalyzing sustained investment into adaptation and resilience (A&R) technologies.
• Strengthening the U.S. innovation ecosystem with respect to climate and the environment.

This role reports to FASs Associate Director Climate and Environment. You should apply for this role if the following responsibilities match your strengths and sound like work that you would love to be doing:

• Working at the frontiers of where research technology financing and policy intersect on climate and environmental topics with enthusiasm for both scaling proven approaches as well as for thinking big about ideas that are so crazy they just might work.
• Building dynamic and unconventional yet powerful new coalitions taking advantage of rapidly shifting political and economic dynamics to rethink who can work productively together.
• Thinking creatively and entrepreneurially about how to motivate policy progress on climate tech and innovation using a variety of tactics (e.g. convening research synthesis stakeholder briefing media engagement etc.).
• Providing direction oversight and accountability for a variety of complex fast-moving projects.
• Sharpening budget-management grant-management and other high-level administrative skills.
• Managing and mentoring talented junior staff.
• Co-leading fundraising strategy and pipeline for Climate Tech and Innovation program in partnership with FAS development and senior staff.

Work Environment

Preference is given to applicants located in or willing to relocate to the Washington DC area though fully remote candidates will be considered. If located in Washington DC presence in person at FAS offices is expected at least 2 days/week. If fully remote occasional travel to FAS offices and for stakeholder meetings in Washington DC will be expected. FAS will cover approved business travel costs.

Salary Range

$100000 $115000

Hiring Statement

Dont check off every box Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed qualification. At FAS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and developing new voices. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply anyway you might just be the right candidate.

The Federation of American Scientists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Federation of American Scientists prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Employment is contingent on successful verification of eligibility to work in the United States.