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Deputy Director of State Affairs
Join a fusion power company in Everett, WA as Deputy Director of State Affairs. Help shape clean energy policy and regulations in Washington and beyond.
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About Helion Energy
Company Overview
Helion Energy, Inc.
Everett, Washington, USA
2013
Business Model
Fusion Energy
Development and demonstration of fusion energy technology
Capital raised through funding rounds, potential future electricity production. Helion Energy recently announced that Microsoft will become their first customer.
Locations & Geography
Headquartered in the United States 🇺🇸 with focus on expanding the adoption of fusion energy globally
Company Culture
Committed to providing a clean, scalable, and cost-effective energy solution through fusion technology
Innovative, team-oriented, and driven by critical engineering challenges
Emphasis on collaboration and empowerment in solving global energy challenges
Activities & Projects
Development of the Polaris prototype, aimed to be the first to demonstrate net electricity from fusion
Advancements in pulsed non-ignition fusion technology and high-temperature plasma generation
Focused on achieving zero-carbon electricity production to support global decarbonization
Contact Information
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV).
Now we are working toward Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, making this a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.
What You Will Be Doing
The Deputy Director of State Affairs will help advance the Helion's legislative and regulatory agenda. The initial focus will be in the state of Washington, with the scope expanding to several additional states throughout 2025. This role is ideal for someone with a interest in regulatory affairs, and clean energy. You will report to the Director of Public Affairs and sit in our Everett, WA location.
You Will
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve state-level policy and regulatory objectives
- Engage with regulatory bodies and other partners in Washington and, progressively, in other NRC agreement states
- Analyze state regulatory developments and provide recommendations
- Support the site selection process by assessing regulatory environments and engaging with local partners
- Prepare and deliver briefing materials, presentations, and reports on regulatory and policy issues
- Foster relationships with state government officials, industry groups, and policy makers
- Coordinate with other teams to ensure a unified approach to external engagement
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Law, or related field
- Experience with public affairs, policy advocacy, or regulatory affairs at the state level
- Understanding of the legislative and regulatory process in Washington and other NRC agreement states
- Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to travel to support policy and regulatory objectives
- Demonstrated experience managing and keeping organized complex legal projects
- Operate within high pressure environments
The pay range for this position is $100-160k. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Benefits and Compensation
Our total compensation package includes generous equity and benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
- 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
- 13 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
- Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
- Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
- Annual wellness stipend
NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.
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About the role
May 08, 2024
Full Time
Company
Everett, WA, United States
Mid Level
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