Manager/Senior Manager, State Policy & Government Affairs

Antora Energy

. Identify, prioritize and pursue state electrification, industrial and decarbonization policies across multiple states .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in state energy policy and regulatory advocacy, with a strong focus on decarbonization strategies and relationship-building with key stakeholders. Proven ability to manage complex policy outcomes and navigate the political landscape across multiple states.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State Energy Policy ExperienceRegulatory AdvocacyLobbyist ManagementClean Fuel Standards KnowledgeProject Development Support

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Hard Skills

State Policy StrategyDecarbonization PoliciesProject SitingPermitting RulesTax Treatment KnowledgeRenewable Energy AccountingInterconnection FamiliarityStorage ManagementLarge Load AdditionsFederal Incentives Knowledge

Soft Skills

External PresenceRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

SALT StrategyRegulatorsLegislatorsCoalitionsState IncentivesPolitical SpectrumUS Supply Chain Policy

Tech Stack

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Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, prioritize and pursue state electrification, industrial and decarbonization policies across multiple states
Lead engagement with state energy, storage, large load industrial and decarbonization policies
Develop and execute state political strategy in project siting states
Build relationships with governors' offices, legislators and local officials, local coalitions, and legislative stakeholders
Pursue state and local project incentives and lead SALT strategy for favorable tax treatment
Support project development on permitting, siting rules and tax treatment
Select, direct and manage outside lobbyists and consultants
Own travel and engagement plans across priority states
Track and support effective state policy on large load additions
Coordinate with grid/wholesale market policy and federal policy colleagues
Support US supply chain policy work
Translate Antora's technology and project economics for regulators, legislators and coalition partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10+ years of experience in state energy policy, government affairs or regulatory advocacy
Experience working across several states, prioritizing among them, managing travel and directing lobbyists
Demonstrated ownership of a complex state policy outcome
Strong external presence and comfort representing the company with regulators, legislators and coalitions
Experience working with and managing outside lobbyists in multiple states
Mission fit with Antora's work
Direct experience with clean fuel standards / low carbon fuel standards, renewable energy accounting or RECs
Familiarity with interconnection, storage, large load additions, and state tax and permitting treatment of batteries and industrial equipment
Experience and credibility working across the political spectrum
Working knowledge of federal incentives that interact with state programs
Experience collaborating with commercial and analytical teams on the economics behind a policy ask
People-management experience is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity compensation in the form of stock options
Premium health benefits package
Life and disability insurance
401K plan with employer contributions
Flexible spending accounts
Industry-leading paid-time-off policy
Flexible and inclusive holiday observance
Paid volunteer time off