Role OverviewThe Head of Policy and Public Affairs will shape the policy, regulatory, stakeholder, and public environment necessary to deploy next-generation power infrastructure with carbon capture at scale.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Policy Leadership- Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, and cross-functional leadership on policy, regulatory, stakeholder, and market-shaping issues.
- Develop and execute Arbor's federal and state policy strategy in support of commercial deployment objectives.
- Monitor emerging legislation, regulations, and agency actions impacting carbon capture, power generation, grid infrastructure, energy markets, and industrial decarbonization.
- Represent Arbor in industry associations, working groups, coalitions, and policy forums.
- Provide strategic recommendations that help position Arbor for long-term growth and market leadership.
Public Affairs and Strategic Engagement- Develop and lead Arbor's public affairs strategy and stakeholder engagement approach.
- Help shape the external narrative around Arbor's technology, market opportunity, and role in addressing growing electricity demand.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to establish Arbor as a trusted participant in public policy discussions.
- Develop coalitions and advocacy strategies that support Arbor's long-term business objectives and market development efforts.
- Support executive communications, thought leadership, and external engagement efforts.
Permitting and Deployment Enablement- Develop strategies that help accelerate permitting and regulatory pathways necessary for commercialization.
- Support efforts to improve and accelerate project-enabling processes, including grid interconnection and Class VI permitting where relevant.
- Build relationships with federal, state, and regional agencies that influence deployment timelines.
- Identify policy and regulatory barriers to deployment and develop mitigation strategies.
Government Funding and Strategic Partnerships- Identify, pursue, and help secure non-dilutive funding opportunities across federal, state, and regional programs.
- Coordinate with technical, commercial, and finance teams to support grant applications and funding strategies.
- Develop relationships with agencies, policymakers, and funding organizations that can accelerate Arbor's growth.
Requirements- Proven track record of at least 10+ years' experience in energy policy, public affairs, government affairs, infrastructure development, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success influencing policy, regulatory, legislative, or stakeholder outcomes.
- Experience in carbon capture, power generation, grid infrastructure, natural gas, industrial decarbonization, or similar.
- Strong understanding of energy markets, infrastructure development, permitting processes, or industrial project deployment.
- Familiarity with Class VI permitting, EPA programs, DOE funding mechanisms, and energy infrastructure development.
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Advanced degree.
- Experience working in a startup environment.
Benefits & Compensation- Pre-IPO stock options
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees)
- Basic life insurance fully covered
- Health savings account (HSA) with matching
- Flexible savings account (FSA)
- Unlimited PTO
- 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!
- 401(k)
- Commuter benefits
- Annual learning and development stipend
- And more!
Base Pay: $200,000 - $220,000 USD/year. The salary is subject to the applicant's skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
