Rainmaker
Director of Science Policy
$150K–$175K
Washington D.C. · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years.
- Education
- Advanced degree in atmospheric science, physics, engineering, or a related field; preference for a PhD.
About the job
Leads Rainmaker’s federal science policy, funding, and partnership efforts to connect its atmospheric research with government agencies, Congress, and the scientific community.
What you'll do
- Build agency and research-institution relationships, identify funding opportunities, and lead competitive federal research proposals.
- Develop legislative and appropriations strategy and manage engagement with Congressional science and appropriations committees.
- Represent Rainmaker in the atmospheric science community and coordinate research liaison work, coalition building, and agency and field-site visits.
What they ask for
- 5+ years in science policy, federal research administration, or government relations for a research-driven organization.
- Advanced degree in atmospheric science, physics, engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal research funding and track record winning competitive federal proposals.
- Must be based in DC and able and willing to travel domestically.
Nice to have
- PhD.
Pay
USD 150,000–175,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
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