Senior Policy Advisor, Fusion Energy

Third Way•Washington, DC

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Third Way, a national think tank and advocacy organization, is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor for Fusion Energy. This role is crucial for educating and communicating with key stakeholders and policymakers about the importance of commercializing fusion energy. The position will significantly contribute to the Climate and Energy Program’s mission of developing and supporting the deployment of technologies for affordable, reliable, secure, and clean energy. The ideal candidate will lead daily policy development and advocacy for fusion, including researching and drafting educational materials for lay audiences, engaging with policymakers and industry leaders, and identifying effective federal government strategies to accelerate fusion energy commercialization.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a relevant public policy or science field (e.g., energy systems, innovation, physics, or engineering) and/or 3-5 years of direct work experience in relevant energy policy
Experience in working on or with Capitol Hill and relevant federal agencies
Desire to contribute towards Third Way’s mission
Ability to take pride in and ownership of work
Curiosity and eagerness for professional development
Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changes effortlessly
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally
Motivation and drive fueled by passion for opportunity, freedom, and security
Desire to make a difference and an imprint as Third Way’s Senior Policy Advisor for Fusion Energy
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing teams, including fellows, consultants, coalitions, and councils

Responsibilities

Conceiving of and authoring high-impact memos, reports, and digital products that educate target audiences on the promise of fusion, its progress toward commercialization, the remaining challenges it needs to overcome, and likely timelines for development
Overseeing original-source research and quantitative analysis that explains where federal support for fusion energy may still be required, focusing on actions that may be needed to support private sector innovation, commercialization, and deployment of emerging fusion technologies
Spearheading outreach to policymakers
Serving as a Third Way liaison on fusion energy to relevant energy policy NGOs, industry, and academics
Analyzing proposed policy ideas, determining their ability to promote fusion commercialization and deployment goals, and ultimately developing Third Way’s policy agenda on fusion
Speaking to the media and at public events to disseminate Third Way’s work and perspective
Managing the work of Third Way’s fellows, consultants, coalitions, and councils--including working closely and directly with the Senior Visiting Fellow on Fusion--to maximize the impact of products, events, and communications from our staff and our allies
Overseeing the fulfillment of fusion-related grant obligations, including reporting requirements