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Public Funding & Compliance Manager

Austin, United States
Ready to join a team of visionaries who is dedicated to solving one of humankind’s greatest challenges?

Get to know Climeworks

Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come.

We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The captured carbon dioxide is removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently.

Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with a mission to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now spearheading the DAC industry globally. It has the world’s largest DAC facility and storage installation in operation and a team of over 450 Climeworkers determined to contribute to a net-zero future.

A true climate pioneer, Climeworks is featured as a TIME100 Influential Company 2022 and Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022, driving a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time.

We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.

Will you join us? 

Your mission

Job description
  • Your mission at Climeworks is the effective acquisition and meticulous management of public funding, which are vital for Climeworks and the success of the entire direct air carbon capture (DAC) industry. The Public Funding and Compliance Manager will secure significant public funding sources, ensure full compliance with all grant requirements, and manage the execution of funded projects to drive our mission forward. 

  • You manage public funding programs for current Climeworks projects in the North American market. 

  • You coordinate and draft subsidy and grant applications for the North American market. 

  • You ensure compliance with awarded grants for Climeworks projects in the North American market. 

  • You work closely with internal teams, including legal, finance, compliance, and project management, to ensure all grant activities comply with federal regulations and specific grant conditions. 

  • You interface with external parties, such as government agencies, auditors, and prime contractors, to manage compliance requirements, facilitate audits, and address any compliance issues promptly. 

Your story

Requirements
  • You have a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, environmental science, engineering, or a related field. 

  • You bring a minimum of 5 years of explicit public funding experience, either in raising or granting public funding paired with knowledge of federal regulations such as 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and other relevant compliance requirements. 

  • You bring a network of contacts in relevant public funding providers in North America. 

  • You gained a deep understanding of federal funding mechanisms, government policies, statutes, and regulations through either successfully acquiring public funding on the corporate side or orchestrating the provision of public funding to recipients.  

  • You have the ability to plan, execute, and oversee grant-funded projects and coordinate cross-functional teams. 

  • You have a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and implement solutions proactively. 

  • You are willing to travel up to 20%.

     

What We Offer: 

At Climeworks, we foster a positive, purpose-driven, and inclusive culture. We care about the well-being of our Climeworkers and offer: 

 

  • Paid time off, including vacation. 

  • Flexibility to occasionally work remotely and adjust working hours. 

  • RSUs, making you a shareholder in our company. 

  • A competitive 401k plan and comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage for you and your dependents. 

  • A horizontal organization, a supportive team, and a dynamic, innovation-focused environment. 

 

You will join a horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our careers portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers 

 

Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Climeworks, we celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to apply. All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can make a difference. 

 

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