We9re looking for a Manager of Multistate Public Affairs to join our Public Affairs team. This role will translate Helion9s multistate policy and business priorities into effective engagement with national and multistate organizations, policymakers, and other influential stakeholders. You will build the relationships, partnerships, and external support needed to advance policies that enable fusion energy and manufacturing across the United States.
You will report to the Senior Director of State & Local Affairs and work closely with policy, communications, technical, and project development teams. This role can be based in Everett, Washington; Washington, D.C.; or remotely within the United States and will require regular travel to stakeholder meetings, conferences, and priority states as Helion expands.
You Will:- Build and manage relationships with national and multi-state organizations, industry associations, and advocacy groups
- Develop and maintain a stakeholder map across priority states, identifying key influencers and engagement opportunities
- Lead strategy and execution for conferences, convenings, and external public affairs and policy forums, including personally managing preparation, participation, and follow-up, to ensure high-impact participation
- Coordinate closely with state and regional leads to align stakeholder engagement with project and policy priorities
- Partner with internal teams to ensure engagement efforts reinforce Helion9s policy positions and strategic narrative
- Represent Helion in meetings, working groups, and external forums, including engagements with senior government officials, national associations, and organizational leaders, to advance company priorities
Required Skills:- 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public affairs, policy, or stakeholder engagement
- Experience working across multiple states or at the national level with policy, regulatory, or political stakeholders
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior external stakeholders and credibly represent an organization in high-level external settings
- Strong political judgment and ability to prioritize high-impact engagement opportunities
- Excellent presentation, public-speaking, communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel regularly, approximately 25%, to support stakeholder engagement and company priorities
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BenefitsOur total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
- 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
- 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
- Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
- Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
- Annual wellness stipend
