Policy & Strategy Manager, West

Fervo Energy • Oakland, CA

2h • $145,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Policy & Strategy Manager, West, you will lead the strategy and execution of Fervo’s state-level policy and regulatory initiatives. You will proactively identify legislative and regulatory opportunities that advance Fervo’s commercial objectives. Reporting to the Director of Government Affairs & Policy, you will manage a team of state policy leads, ensuring on-the-ground efforts align with corporate priorities across a range of issue areas.

You will represent Fervo as a subject matter expert to both internal & external stakeholders on topics including power sector regulation, energy markets, transmission planning, natural resource leasing, and economic development. This role operates in a dynamic, high-visibility environment and requires a collaborative, bipartisan approach. You will work cross-functionally with executive leadership and teams across origination, strategy, development, land, and communications.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Advocacy: Define and execute state-level policy priorities and advocacy strategies across Western states, spanning regulatory, legislative, and ISO/RTO market engagement.
• Thought Leadership: Develop region-specific policy proposals and high-quality advocacy materials that position Fervo as a recognized industry leader.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Maintain deep expertise in state utility regulation and regional energy systems as they relate to Fervo’s commercial strategy.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage state policy leads to support professional development, ensure alignment with corporate priorities, and deliver high-impact policy outcomes.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with state policymakers, NGOs, trade associations, and senior government officials.
• External Resource Management: Oversee external lobbyists and consultants to ensure effective coordination and deployment of resources across the region.
• Internal Collaboration: 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.

Benefits

• Fervo provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Additionally, Fervo offers an incentive stock options program, a bonus incentive program, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed