Public Policy Lead; Tapestry

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Tapestry is X’s moonshot for the electric grid. We’re transforming how the world makes, moves and uses electricity, using AI to reshape energy on a global scale.

We’re looking for curious minds who want to be a part of this extraordinary moment in energy. You would be joining a multidisciplinary team from a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds—from AI and power systems experts to software engineers and energy entrepreneurs—working together to realize Tapestry’s mission to make the grid visible so that everyone, everywhere can access reliable, abundant, and clean energy.

Tapestry is incubating at X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory—the birthplace of breakthrough technologies like Waymo and Google Brain. At Tapestry, you’ll have the chance to be part of a rapidly growing team that has the agility and impact of an early stage company with the resources and technical excellence of Alphabet. If developing multimodal AI solutions gets you up in the morning and load growth challenges keep you up at night, we'd love to meet you.

Learn more about our team and our mission here.

We are seeking an exceptionally qualified professional to assume the role of Lead, Public Policy. This pivotal position is responsible for the comprehensive development, strategic counsel, and direct execution of Tapestry’s public policy agenda, with a focus on the intersection between the U.S. energy and AI sectors. The individual selected will function as the organization’s senior policy representative, operating as a highly autonomous individual contributor responsible for all policy output.

Success in this role demands deep, current subject matter expertise in energy policy, coupled with an essential and proven track record of advocacy derived from substantial experience within the private sector.

Key responsibilities include translating complex technical and business imperatives into compelling policy positions, ensuring Tapestry is strategically positioned to navigate and influence critical legislative and regulatory environments. A fundamental requirement for this role is establishing and maintaining an active presence in Washington D.C. to ensure continuous, high‑impact engagement with the policy ecosystem. This position reports to the company’s Head of Communications and Public Affairs.

• Strategic Advocacy and Influence:
  Develop and execute advanced public policy strategies designed to shape legislative and regulatory outcomes across Federal and state levels. Proactively engage with policymakers, key Congressional and administrative offices, and relevant industry bodies to advance Tapestry’s interests.
• Policy Analysis and Counsel:
  Systematically monitor, analyze, and prioritize policy, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting the company, specifically within the evolving energy and artificial intelligence landscapes. Provide executive‑level counsel on policy implications associated with new products, services, and corporate strategy.
• External Stakeholder Engagement:
  Cultivate and steward high‑level relationships with a diverse network of external stakeholders, including government officials, trade associations, non‑profit organizations, and academic institutions.
• Content Development and Communications:
  Author high‑quality, persuasive policy briefs, white papers, legislative language, and testimony. Ensure clear, concise, and accessible communication of Tapestry's policy positions to varied, highly sophisticated audiences.
• Operational Execution:
  Function as the principal operator for the policy portfolio, personally managing all aspects of policy work from strategy formulation and drafting to direct engagement and representation.
• Corporate Alignment:
  Serve as the critical interface with Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team to ensure strategic alignment of Tapestry's efforts with the broader corporate policy framework.

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public policy, government relations, or a closely…