Manager for Federal Finance

Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) is seeking a highly motivated Manager for Federal Finance to join our fast-growing team of climate, clean energy, mobility, decarbonization and space experts. Boundary Stone Partners prefers this role work from our Washington, D.C. office. The salary range for this position is $85k-115k/year, with bonus potential.

About BSP

Boundary Stone Partners brings together the policy, technology, finance, advocacy and other sectors to solve the defining issue of our time: climate change. 

BSP is a nimble, bipartisan firm with unique expertise in technology innovation, finance, government, legislative strategy, and policy. We provide government affairs, policy analysis, direct lobbying, coalition management, business development, and communications planning for over 90 clients, including top energy and mobility companies, leading industry coalitions, major policy think-tanks, and some of the largest investment firms in the world. BSP has offices in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, along with additional staff across the country.

About The Role

The Manager will play a key role for BSP’s Federal Finance Practice, which supports innovative and game-changing clean energy and technology companies in their efforts to secure non-dilutive funding or financing from the U.S. federal government, primarily in the form of grants or loans. BSP leverages its unparalleled expertise across the energy and climate-focused portions of the federal government to identify the highest-impact opportunities and then help clients navigate the federal processes necessary to compete for and win these awards. We offer premium, soup-to-nuts service supporting application development, political finesse, negotiations and beyond. 

Core responsibilities for a BSP Federal Finance Manager include:

• Diving into Great, Reliable Research. Each BSP Finance client represents a unique clean energy technology, market and business plan. This Manager will dive into the details of these technologies and plans, conducting in-depth reviews of client materials; researching external materials from reliable, cited sources; leveraging this content to develop written material for loan and grant applications; and thinking critically to organize and draft insightful and productive follow-up questions.
• Generating Great Written Content. In close consultation with BSP supervisors, this Manager will synthesize research and soundly-sourced material to draft key portions of written applications for federal loans and/or grants. The Manager will help BSP clients provide clear and compelling narratives for their projects, and help develop the narrative for the role a clean energy technology or project will play in achieving a decarbonized U.S. economy. This Manager will also be highly organized and support BSP Supervisors in project management. 
• Supporting a Client Experience. This Manager will serve an important role for BSP Finance clients, directly supporting BSP Partners/SVPs/VPs in developing and executing a seamless and effective client experience. 
• Building Relationships. This Manager, in coordination with BSP Supervisors, will interface directly with BSP clients, with contacts throughout the U.S. government and with other stakeholders, building relationships with these entities and developing creative ideas for advocacy to support climate technologies and decarbonization.  
• Being a Great Team Member. This Manager will be an integral part of BSP client teams, working collaboratively and supportively with colleagues, raising their hand and embracing challenges. 

About You:

• 5+ years of federal government, finance, policy or corporate government relations experience in the energy or transportation sectors 
• Strong writing and polished oral presentation skills, extensive experience drafting policy memorandums and other policy-relevant written materials
• Resourceful and scrupulous policy researcher who cites your sources
• Understanding of Congressional lawmaking and federal regulatory processes
• Understanding of federal funding programs, including application drafting, and policy development
• Thrive under pressure and can balance long and short-term priorities across several clients to deliver results
• Resourceful and entrepreneurial, roll-up your sleeves, and not afraid to think outside the box
• Wants to work with a team who values collegiality and a sense of humor

Compensation and Benefits

BSP offers highly competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible PTO, and paid family, parental leave. BSP is committed to ensuring pay equity, based on experience, qualifications, and performance.

Boundary Stone Partners is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage leaders of color, women, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.