Director of Science Policy

Job overview

The Director of Science Policy works onsite in Washington, DC, at $150,000–$175,000 per year. Rainmaker is developing a cloud-seeding system using radar validation, weather-resistant uncrewed aircraft, and numerical weather modeling to address water scarcity. The director connects Rainmaker’s atmospheric-science research with federal agencies, research institutions, and Congress. The role develops funding opportunities, proposals, partnerships, and policy engagement that support the company’s research ambitions.

What you'll do

• Manage relationships across federal science agencies and research institutions
• identify funding opportunities and develop proposals with the Research Team
• build university and laboratory partnerships
• track science-policy, authorization, and appropriations developments
• develop legislative proposals and appropriations language
• engage Congressional committees and staff
• build scientific coalitions
• translate technical capabilities and agency priorities between researchers and funders
• organize site visits
• lead federal grant strategy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of science policy

washington dc

rainmaker technology

atmospheric science

federal research funding

science policy

grant proposals

congressional engagement

cloud seeding

$150k–$175k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Stock options
• 401(k) with employer match
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• relocation assistance if applicable
• unlimited PTO
• paid parental leave.

Why this role

Requires an advanced degree in atmospheric science, physics, engineering, or a related field, and five or more years in science policy, federal research administration, or government relations for a research-driven organization. The role requires a DC base and domestic travel. Benefits include stock options, 401(k) match, health coverage, relocation assistance if applicable, unlimited PTO, and paid parental leave.

About the employer

Rainmaker Technology Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.