Manager/Senior Manager, Innovation

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES):C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to forge ambitious and practical solutions to climate change. Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just and resilient low-carbon economy. What sets C2ES apart is our combination of policy and analytical expertise, longstanding relationships with leading businesses, and reputation as a trusted convener.We work closely with international climate negotiators, federal, state, and local policymakers, executives of Fortune 500 businesses, and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. We believe ambitious and effective climate policy is essential to a prosperous, sustainable, and equitable economy. As an organization, we are collaborative, unconstrained by silos, focused on where we can have greatest impact, and excited about growing our scale and reach while maintaining our nimbleness and entrepreneurial culture. 

Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

Position Summary: The Manager or Senior Manager, Innovation will play a key role in C2ES's expanding work on technological innovation and will act as the staff lead in convening working groups composed of companies and other national thought leaders on a set of four critical path technologies. Reporting to the Director for U.S. Policy and Outreach, the Manager/Sr. Manager will work in a matrixed capacity with both the Policy and Outreach and Business Engagement teams to design and implement a plan to identify and advocate for policy priorities to accelerate the commercial readiness of technologies critical to full, economy-wide decarbonization. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic, world-class team, leading companies, and emerging technology developers to advance technological solutions for climate change. Candidates will be evaluated for the Manager vs. Senior Manager positions based on qualifications and experience.

Manager: 

• Working largely independently, with strategic guidance and direction, act as the staff lead in the programmatic development and convening of working groups focused on critical-path technologies, including: direct air capture, hydrogen, long-duration energy storage, and sustainable aviation fuels; 
• Work with experts from across the organization, companies and other partners to develop recommendations to accelerate the deployment of critical-path clean energy technologies as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating economic and other community benefits; 
• Support advocacy related efforts to advance those recommendations as needed;
• Cultivate and expand a network of relevant experts and researchers in academia, research institutions, and other NGOs working on innovation and technology policy; 
• Grow expertise on innovation- and technology-related policy topics;
• Under direction, conduct research and analysis on policies supporting the full lifecycle of technology innovation and deployment (e.g., federal funding for research, development, and demonstration; tax credits; purchase subsidies; trade-related policies, etc.); 
• Author policy briefs, blog posts, and other publications;
• Contribute a technology policy perspective and relevant expertise to other C2ES research and analysis, including climate and clean energy policy, including regional economic opportunities, climate and trade, and others; 
• Support C2ES's external visibility and thought leadership on technology policy, including by representing C2ES at external workshops, conferences, and other forums; 
• Support C2ES's engagement in the federal appropriations process, including engagement with congressional offices and submission of appropriations requests; 
• As appropriate, represent C2ES in conferences, meetings, and other forums, and in interactions with stakeholders from government, business, and civil society
• Contribute as needed to the work of C2ES's policy and outreach team, led by the VP for policy and outreach
• Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council (JEDI-C) expectations – All staff are expected to participate in monthly JEDI-C All staff meetings. During these meetings staff can interact and learn about different topics provided by the JEDI-C.  
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.  
• Complete company trainings assigned during on boarding and on a yearly basis. Some specialize training will be required as well for Management positions.  

Sr. Manager: 

• Working independently in line, with program strategy and limited guidance and direction, act as the staff lead in the programmatic development and convening of working groups focused on critical-path technologies, including direct air capture, hydrogen, long-duration energy storage, and sustainable aviation fuels; 
• Work with experts from across the organization, companies and other partners, leading the development of recommendations to accelerate the deployment of critical-path clean energy technologies as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating economic and other community benefits; 
• Identify potential opportunities to enact those recommendations and working with advocacy team to advance them;
• Leverage an existing network of relevant experts and researchers in academia, research institutions, and other NGOs working on innovation and technology policy; 
• May assume responsibility for specific program deliverables as assigned.
• Serve as staff expert on innovation- and technology-related policy topics;
• Lead  research and analysis on policies supporting the full lifecycle of technology innovation and deployment (e.g., federal funding for research, development, and demonstration; tax credits; purchase subsidies; trade-related policies, etc.); 
• Author policy briefs, blog posts, and other publications;
• Assist in the development of a technology policy perspective and relevant expertise to other C2ES research and analysis, including climate and clean energy policy, including regional economic opportunities, climate and trade, and others; 
• Raise C2ES's external visibility and thought leadership on technology policy, including by representing C2ES at external workshops, conferences, and other forums; 
• Lead C2ES's substantive engagement in the federal appropriations process, including development and refinement of appropriations priorities;
• Working closely with advocacy team, engage with congressional offices and submit appropriations requests; 
• Represent C2ES in conferences, meetings, and other forums, and in interactions with stakeholders from government, business, and civil society.
• Contribute as needed to the work of C2ES's policy and outreach team, led by the VP for policy and outreach;
• Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council (JEDI-C) expectations – All staff are expected to participate in monthly JEDI-C All staff meetings. During these meetings staff can interact and learn about different topics provided by the JEDI-C.  
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.  
• Complete company trainings assigned during on boarding and on a yearly basis. Some specialize training will be required as well for Management positions.  

Qualifications:

Manager

• Prior program management experience;
• Experience in the design and facilitation of convenings among a diverse set of stakeholders, including strong interpersonal communication skills and experience in stakeholder engagement;
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and with guidance. 
• Bachelor's degree in related field plus 5 or more years of climate and energy experience OR Master’s degree in related field and 2 or more years of climate and energy experience. In both cases, at least 2 years of experience working on innovation/technology policy, with a strong interest in critical path technologies;
• Knowledge of federal agency budgets and the appropriations process; 
• Strong writing and communication skills;
• Humility, collegiality, a sense of humor and a deep spirit of collaboration;
• Willingness to pitch in at all levels. 

Sr. Manager

• Significant program management experience;
• Expertise in the design and facilitation of convenings among a diverse set of stakeholders, including strong interpersonal communication skills and experience in stakeholder engagement;
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to achieve program goals independently with limited guidance. 
• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 8 or more years of climate and energy experience OR Master's degree in related field, plus 5 or more years of climate and energy experience. In both cases, at least 3 years of experience working on innovation/technology, with a strong interest in critical path technologies; 
• Strong knowledge and experience with federal agency budgets and the appropriations process; 
• Strong writing and communication skills;
• Humility, collegiality, a sense of humor and a deep spirit of collaboration;
• Willingness to pitch in at all levels. 

**Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of your choice. We realize this requires an investment of your time and we appreciate your help in determining if we're a strong fit for one another. 

Starting salary range: $75,000-$92,000 (Manager) or $95,000-$115,000 (Senior Manager).

Employment type: Full-time, benefits-eligible; exempt from overtime. 

Reporting to: Director for U.S. Policy and Outreach 

Travel, Time & Location Requirements: C2ES operates a hybrid work environment from our main office in Arlington, Virginia. If applicant is hired remote, physical presence in the main office is expected at least 5 days per quarter. 

Preference will be given to applicants in the Washington, DC area. However, C2ES will also consider remote applicants for this position. While not a requirement, preference will be given to candidates that have the right to work in the United States. Some local travel might be required.

Benefits Offered: 

• Health Insurance. C2ES covers 80% of the health insurance premiums.  
• Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums. 
• Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan. 
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA). 
• Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance. 
• Leave Time: New employees start accumulating 3 weeks' vacation per year. 
• Sick time: up to 10 days per year. 
• Personal Leave: Up to Two personal leave days. 
• FMLA Leave: Case by case is evaluated by the Supervisor and HR. 
• Holidays: C2ES observes 12 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes the last week of year. 
• Hybrid and flexible environment. 

We also are fully committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.  We believe we will only be effective in developing and advocating for climate solutions if we have a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within C2ES, in our work, and among our partners. C2ES is committed to creating and growing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and among the stakeholders we collaborate with and convene. By fostering this culture, we can enhance our work and amplify our impact. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. For more on C2ES's DEIJ policy, visit: https://www.c2es.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-justice.