Date Posted:
May 15, 2026
Position Title:
State Engagement Manager
Office/Company:
Radiant
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06659
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$123,000 – $173,250
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
State Engagement Manager owns state and local government engagement for a fast-growing hard-tech company operating at the intersection of aerospace, defense, and energy.- State and local engagement — Build and execute state and local engagement strategies that directly support deployment, industrial development, and long-term operations.- Government affairs experience — 5+ years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, regulatory engagement, or related roles within energy, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
Responsibilities:
• - Policy influence — Influence state legislation, regulations, rulemakings, and executive actions affecting industrial siting, permitting of power generation assets, grid interconnection, and critical infrastructure.
• - Regulatory engagement — Lead company engagement with state regulators and public utility commissions; represent the company in hearings, meetings, and industry forums.
• - Lobbyist management — Hire, manage, and coordinate external lobbyists and advisors in key states; set strategy and ensure alignment with company goals.
• - Site strategy — Partner on site selection and site-specific strategies for prospective and active locations, coordinating with state and local governments, economic development groups, and community stakeholders.
• - Cross-functional collaboration — Work cross-functionally with engineering, legal, policy, communications, and operations teams to translate complex technical concepts into clear policy and regulatory positions.
• - Policy tracking — Track and actively shape state-level policy developments; provide crisp, actionable guidance to leadership.
Qualifications:
• - Government experience — Experience working in or closely with state government, regulatory agencies, or governor’s offices.
• - Energy knowledge — Familiarity with energy markets, grid integration, industrial permitting, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• - Deployment experience — Experience supporting site selection, facility development, or first-of-a-kind deployments.
Instructions:
Email [email protected]
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
