Public Funding & Compliance Manager

• 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. 

• 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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