Key Responsibility Areas: • Define and manage technical and resource-based site selection criteria. • Identify, evaluate, and lead negotiations for state and local incentive packages, tax credits, and infrastructure grants. • Serve as the primary liaison with state and local governments to navigate regulatory frameworks and permitting processes. • Lead local stakeholder outreach to build community relationships and secure the local stakeholder trust required for a first-of-a-kind fusion energy project. • Proactively identify and manage risks related to land use, zoning, and environmental impact assessments. • Align the siting process with technical requirements and company stakeholders to ensure site readiness and compatibility. • Establish and maintain schedule and cost baselines for siting, incentives, land acquisition, and construction phases.
Ideal Experience & Skillsets: • 10+ years of relevant work experience driving site selection, first of a kind construction project development, or government affairs within deep tech, energy, hardware, or aerospace. • Proven track record of successfully negotiating and securing complex state and local incentive packages or non-dilutive government funding. • Comfort interfacing with legal and regulatory frameworks; able to effectively partner with counsel to navigate zoning ordinances, term sheets, and incentive contracts. • Experience with complex and capital intensive infrastructure development cycles. • Highly structured and process-driven, with a speed and execution mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities across internal teams and external stakeholders. • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in public-facing or sensitive negotiation settings. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment. • Bachelor's degree or greater in a relevant technical, legal, or policy field. • This role will require up to 50% travel. #LI-CB1
Company Benefits: • Salary range $125,000-$230,000 • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision) • Employee equity stock options • 20 days PTO