Federal Affairs Manager

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Sunrun seeks a seasoned, savvy and effective political and policy operative to manage engagement with Congress and the federal government. As a member of Sunrun’s Policy team, you will work directly with company leadership and will represent Sunrun externally before congressional offices and federal agencies, advocating for and securing critical policy objectives. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of policy strategies with Congress and federal agencies

• Collaborate with congressional staff on energy, tax, trade and other legislative priorities 

• Collaborate with agency staff on issues as needed

• Educate congressional and agency staff on benefits of customer-sited generation and storage solutions for individual Americans and overall grid needs

• Establish partnerships and build alignment with energy stakeholder organizations

• Monitor, analyze and report back on material legislative developments

• Draft letters, regulatory comments, and other written materials

• Work across the business to identify and pursue company policy objectives

Location & Travel:

• This is a position based in the Washington, D.C. area

• ~10% travel outside D.C., as required

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in public policy work.  

• Detailed knowledge of Congressional policy, process and politics. Tax policy is a bonus.

• Established relationships with Congressional offices, particularly with Republican members

• Strong network of connections in federal policy, conservative think tanks, or energy industry

• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and work independently

• Demonstrated ability to motivate others and lead coalitions

• Strong passion for customer-sited energy resources like home batteries and solar and the exciting possibilities they offer American families and national energy security

Company Description: 

Sunrun Inc. (Nasdaq: RUN) is the nation’s leading contractor for residential solar and battery storage, serving dozens of states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Sunrun revolutionized the solar industry in 2007 by democratizing access to on-site self-generation with no upfront costs. Today, Sunrun provides more than one million American households with utility bill savings, energy security, predictability and peace of mind. Sunrun also partners with grid operators on innovative energy services such as virtual power plants, improving grid reliability and affordability for all Americans. Discover more at www.sunrun.com

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. Please note: Employee benefits do not apply to our Fusion and Street Sales roles, which are 100% commission-based, (1099-NEC) positions.

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.  If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.