Director, Strategic Initiatives

Position Title :

Director, Strategic Initiatives

Reports to :

Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives; Executive Director, Nuclear Scaling Initiative

Position Status : Fulltime, exempt

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000. EFI Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; 401k with a 5% match and 3% auto-enroll; life and long-term disability insurance; pet insurance; and a pre-tax Flexible Savings Account, Health Savings Account, and parking and metro benefits. We have generous annual paid time off, including 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, plus all federal holidays and the week between December 25 and January 1.

About EFI Foundation

The EFI Foundation delivers evidence-based, pragmatic solutions to the world’s toughest energy challenges. The EFI Foundation advances innovative, evidence-based solutions to complex energy challenges—combining rigorous analysis with a pragmatic approach to bridge the gap toward a low‑carbon future.

EFI Foundation is a trusted, independent, nonpartisan guide through the world’s toughest energy challenges. We focus on practical solutions, not ideology, to make real progress possible. We forge coalitions that cut across divides, creating answers that are tested, collaborative, and durable. We believe energy evolution must be affordable, resilient, and equitable for all.

About EJM Associates LLC (EJM)

EJM Associates is a strategic consulting firm founded and directly managed by former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. We advise clients on a range of energy policy, innovation, and security issues to help them navigate the transition to a global clean energy economy.

This role may be expected to perform work for EJM, consistent with their job description.

About Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI)

The Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI) is a collaborative effort of Clean Air Task Force, the EFI Foundation, and the Nuclear Threat Initiative to build a new nuclear energy ecosystem that can quickly and economically scale to 50+ gigawatts of safe and secure nuclear energy globally per year by the 2030s.

NSI’s plan for revolutionizing how nuclear energy is constructed, financed, and regulated will advance climate goals, spark economic development, expand energy access, and ensure that nuclear technology is used for only peaceful purposes.

Summary

The EFI Foundation is seeking a highly capable, creative, and results-oriented Director of Strategic Initiatives to join our expanding team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, this senior role offers the opportunity to shape and lead work at the intersection of clean energy solution scaling, finance and policy.

The successful candidate will combine corporate / project finance expertise, policy development and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and convene diverse stakeholders. You will direct studies, guide a team, help build coalitions, and represent EFI Foundation and the Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI) with credibility in front of commercial, policymakers, and civil society stakeholders.

This position is based at EFIF headquarters in Washington, DC. As of the date of this posting, EFIF employees work from the DC office Tuesday through Thursday.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Leadership & Management

• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Exercise independent judgment in setting priorities and making strategic decisions under uncertainty.
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.

Research, Analysis & Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition-Building

Execution & Impact

General Time Breakdown

Leadership & Management : approx. 35%

Research, Analysis, & Strategy : approx. 35%

Stakeholder Engagement : approx. 20%

Execution & Impact : approx. 10%

Time will be split approximately 85% / 15% between NSI and EFI Foundation, respectively.

Who You Are

What You’ll Need

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. EFIF is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

TO APPLY

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY

EFIF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or accommodation for this job application due to a disability, you may contact us at info@efifoundation.org .

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