Sr. Manager, Government Affairs & Political Strategy

• Build and manage the operational foundation of the government affairs function, including event operations, advocacy campaign management, coalition coordination, and reporting cadences.
• Support day-to-day advocacy and political engagement, including Hill relationships, lobbying coordination, and translating policy developments into actionable intelligence.
• Contribute to strategic planning and ensure policy strategies translate into operational timelines and accountability.
• Design and execute policy roundtables and convenings, and produce high-quality policy communications such as memos, talking points, and social media content.

This role directly supports the acceleration of clean energy deployment by shaping federal policy and building coalitions that unlock capital for renewable energy projects, contributing to a more sustainable and secure energy future.

• 4–6+ years of experience in federal energy policy, government operations, or political strategy, with direct exposure to executive-level operations in a federal agency, on the Hill, or in a senior political role.
• Demonstrated operational excellence in building systems and managing complex programs in a policy or political environment.
• Solid understanding of federal energy policy, including tax incentives, regulatory implementation, and agency–Congress dynamics.
• Strong writing skills for drafting policy briefs, talking points, and op-eds under time pressure; DC-based or willing to relocate.

Compensation: Base salary $140,000–$160,000, company-wide bonus $10,000–$40,000, and stock options.

Benefits: 100% employee healthcare premium coverage (Aetna/Kaiser), 70% dependent subsidy; dental/vision 100% employee, 50% dependent; 10 holidays, 20 days PTO; 401(k) (no match); 16 weeks parental leave for birthing parents, 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.

Culture: Remote-first (US/Canada), optional DC and NYC offices, high-growth ownership culture, regular team offsites.

Crux is the capital platform for the clean economy, modernizing capital raising and deployment for clean energy and critical infrastructure through advisory, investments, technology, and intelligence.