Fervo Energy · 18 hours ago
Policy & Strategy Manager, West
Oakland,CA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expFervo Energy is a company focused on innovative energy solutions, and they are seeking a Policy & Strategy Manager for the Western region. The role involves leading state-level policy initiatives, managing a team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to advance Fervo's commercial objectives in the energy sector.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Define and execute state-level policy priorities and advocacy strategies across Western states, spanning regulatory, legislative, and ISO/RTO market engagement
Develop region-specific policy proposals and high-quality advocacy materials that position Fervo as a recognized industry leader
Maintain deep expertise in state utility regulation and regional energy systems as they relate to Fervo’s commercial strategy
Lead, mentor, and manage state policy leads to support professional development, ensure alignment with corporate priorities, and deliver high-impact policy outcomes
Build and maintain strong relationships with state policymakers, NGOs, trade associations, and senior government officials
Oversee external lobbyists and consultants to ensure effective coordination and deployment of resources across the region
Partner with the Director of Government Affairs & Policy to educate internal stakeholders on regulatory developments and develop company policy positions informed by cross-functional input
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in state-level energy policy, utility regulation, government relations, or legislative policymaking
Demonstrated track record of securing meaningful energy policy outcomes in state regulatory or legislative settings
Deep understanding of Western states' power sector operations, market design, and political environments
Proven ability to lead complex, high-stakes engagements with senior government officials and diverse stakeholder groups
Experience with, and enthusiasm for, people management and multi-stakeholder policy campaigns
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate regulatory and policy concepts for internal audiences
Ability to travel up to 50%
Intellectual curiosity, diplomacy, adaptability, and a sense of humor
Preferred
Working knowledge of analytical tools used in electric resource planning and reliability studies
Experience in the energy sector (subsurface or electricity) or project development
Established relationships with electric sector policy stakeholders in Western states, particularly California
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible paid time off
Paid parental leave
Incentive stock options program
Bonus incentive program
401(k) plan with an employer match
Company
Fervo Energy
Fervo Energy develops and operates clean energy technology to generate carbon-free energy from geothermal systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.45BKey Investors
B CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesMercuria
2025-12-10Series E· $462M
2025-06-11Series Unknown· $100M
2025-06-11Debt Financing· $105.6M
Leadership Team
Tim Latimer
Chief Executive Officer
J
Jack Norbeck
Co-Founder and CTO
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