Government Affairs Lead for California and the West

Intersect Power is seeking a Government Affairs Lead for California and the West to oversee state legislative and regulatory activities. This role involves representing the company to policymakers, managing campaigns for legislative goals, and ensuring alignment of development priorities with political realities. The position is flexible and can be performed remotely, with in-person engagements required in Sacramento. Intersect Power focuses on low-carbon energy solutions and has a fully flexible workplace culture.
Company Overview

Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Intersect Power is a privately held clean energy company bringing innovative, scalable, American-made, low-carbon solutions to its customers in global energy markets. We develop, own, and operate some of the world’s largest grid-tied clean energy resources, as well as co-located facilities for large industrial loads, including data centers, e-fuels, and other energy-intensive products. We are laser-focused on the largest, most transformative clean energy projects that decarbonize the existing power grid and bring new loads to clean generation without the need for new transmission. Intersect is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are looking to fill key roles with talented professionals who want to make an impact.

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area and San Diego, CA; NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

About This Position

The Government Affairs Lead for California and the West is the state’s policy expert inside the company’s Government Affairs team and will lead expansion into other western states as needed by Intersect Power. This position today is responsible for oversight and management of all relevant California state legislative and regulatory activity in support of the company’s development and operations activities in the state including the California Legislature, the CPUC, and the CEC. External representation of the company with key stakeholder groups including trade associations, labor, eNGOs, and others is also in scope. The person in this position will strategize and lead campaigns to achieve our legislative and regulatory goals and will ensure the company’s development priorities are aligned with political reality and market opportunity. The position reports to the Head of State Government Affairs and will work directly with the company’s West Development team, Permitting team, and Community Engagement team. The position is based in the Sacramento region and will require in-person engagement at the Capital and aforementioned agencies.

Responsibilities and Duties
• Represent the company on a regular basis before the state legislature and relevant state agencies and maintain relationships with state policymakers and staff, executive branch agencies and officials, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify strategy and resources needed to achieve the company’s California policy priorities
• Lead campaigns and manage and deploy resources to accomplish specific California Government Affairs objectives at the state policy level
• Advocate the company’s policy positions and build consensus with legislative staff, regulatory staff, grid operators and industry partners
• Manage and deliver the company’s political contribution budget in a prioritized and effective manner
• Serve as an in-house expert on California state government and advise internal colleagues on emerging risks and opportunities and translate into specific offense or defense actions needed to facilitate the company’s business plan
• Actively engage the company’s trade association memberships and other advocacy groups at the state level and coordinate positions and information across the company’s permitting and development teams
• When needed build coalitions across like-minded companies, aligned interests, and third-party groups
• Understand critical milestones across permitting, development, and community engagement teams and support achievement where a state government affairs nexus exists
• Planning, budgeting, hiring and managing of outside consultants, lobbyists and legal counsel
• Manage internal communication and reporting on policy issues and related news
• Potentially manage West Region Gov Affairs staff
• Other projects and duties as needed to achieve business objectives

Qualifications and Skills
• At least 5 years (more is preferred) of relevant private sector experience interacting with energy policy issues and managing government affairs in California
• Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills with the ability to add value through creative input and forward-thinking
• Highly driven, detail-oriented and hard working with high standards for themselves and others
• Ability to summarize and present complex issues and opportunities into succinct and actionable terms
• Demonstrated success in small group leadership and consensus building
• Good political judgment and commercial sensibility
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to proactively connect with the company while working from home
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse individual types at all organizational levels
• Strong vision for new ideas and connection of divergent information
• Ability to maintain absolute discretion and exercise sound judgment

Physical and Sensory Requirements
• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Position is part of a remote team, with regular electronic and video communication.
• Position requires in-person interaction as an external-facing representative of the company with government staff and officials in multiple parts of California, requiring travel travel specific to this role up to 20% of the time
• Position also requires some travel for company-wide meetups: :5 weeks total through a calendar year.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email hr@intersectpower.com.

Salary & Benefits:
• Salary: USD $150,000- $170,000 base salary with 20-30% annual target bonus
• Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents.
• Financial Security: Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k, ensuring your financial future is on the right track.
• Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood.
• Mental Health and Well-being: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Ginger, providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
• Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents.
• Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on Grubhub and a pet insurance allowance. We care about the little things that make a big difference.
• Tech-Ready: Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair.

At Intersect Power , we believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our team members. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you, inside and outside the office!

Note: We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms.

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.