Cleantech Policy Officer, Energy Systems

Jobsin; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) is seeking a Policy Officer to shape EU energy initiatives and collaborate with the Director of Policy. The role emphasizes monitoring reforms, analyzing market structures, and delivering policy documents from Brussels-based coordination with an international team.

The position offers work-from-home flexibility with access to a co-working space in Brussels and starts ASAP for two years, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant policy field such as economics, energy policy, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3-4 years of work experience.
• Strong expertise in EU Electricity Market Design.
• Excellent analytical and research skills to interpret complex technical data and translate it into policy recommendations.
• Effective communication skills to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, with experience in preparing policy documents, presentations, and reports.
• Detail-oriented and able to work proactively and collaboratively in an international team and a dynamic environment, with a passion for driving positive change.
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium at the time of application and for the entire duration of the potential contract.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze EU electricity market design reforms and Member States’ implementation, including capacity mechanisms, renewable support schemes, and state aid frameworks.
• Conduct comparative quantitative and qualitative analysis of national electricity market structures, and policy and investment frameworks to identify best practices and regulatory gaps.
• Provide timely and well-researched insights on energy policy, collaborating closely with FCA’s Cleantech Analyst team to integrate technical findings into policy recommendations.
• Develop a range of policy and advocacy documents, including reports, policy briefs, and amendments, in line with FCA’s focus areas.
• Work with the Communications Team to develop effective messaging for policy documents and author articles, blog posts, presentations, and other relevant materials.
• Participate in coalitions and projects related to the energy systems (e.g. EU geothermal policy)
• Contribute to the organization of events that convene EU institutions, policymakers, innovators, and industry representatives, to advance impactful policy interventions.

Skills

EU Electricity Market Design

Analytical skills

Policy communication

English proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in economics / energy policy / electrical engineering

Job description

Application Deadline 11.10.2026

As Policy Officer, the successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Policy, anticipating, analyzing, and helping shape EU initiatives in energy systems: Innovative renewables, clean firm power, grids, long duration and thermal energy storage.

The responsibilities include the following tasks:

• Monitor and analyze EU electricity market design reforms and Member States’ implementation, including capacity mechanisms, renewable support schemes (e.g. two-sided CfDs, PPAs, auctions), and state aid frameworks.
• Conduct comparative quantitative and qualitative analysis of national electricity market structures, and policy and investment frameworks to identify best practices and regulatory gaps.
• Provide timely and well-researched insights on energy policy, collaborating closely with FCA’s Cleantech Analyst team to integrate technical findings into policy recommendations.
• Develop a range of policy and advocacy documents, including reports, policy briefs, and amendments, in line with FCA’s focus areas.
• Work with the Communications Team to develop effective messaging for policy documents and author articles, blog posts, presentations, and other relevant materials.
• Participate in coalitions and projects related to the energy systems (e.g. EU geothermal policy)
• Contribute to the organization of events that convene EU institutions, policymakers, innovators, and industry representatives, to advance impactful policy interventions.

Required qualifications | Expertise

• Master’s degree in a relevant policy field such as economics, energy policy, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3-4 years of work experience.
• Strong expertise in EU Electricity Market Design.
• Excellent analytical and research skills to interpret complex technical data and translate it into policy recommendations.
• Effective communication skills to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, with experience in preparing policy documents, presentations, and reports.
• Detail-oriented and able to work proactively and collaboratively in an international team and a dynamic environment, with a passion for driving positive change.
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium at the time of application and for the entire duration of the potential contract.

Renumeration

FCA offers a competitive salary at a level commensurate with the level of experience and allowances, including post adjustment.

Working hours | Work from home

The position allows for predominantly working from home, in or around Brussels, with access to a co-working space. Regular attendance at events in Brussels expected.

Duration of contract | Starting date

The position can be filled for two years with the intention to prolong the contract thereafter.

The starting date would be ASAP.

About us

Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) is a non-profit climate innovation think tank, located in Remscheid, Germany with full-time team members in six European countries. We exist to close the remaining innovation gaps to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. FCA accelerates innovation in critical industries where sustainable solutions are still in very early stages. Moreover, we advocate for an enabling public policy framework to accelerate emissions reductions and intensify and prioritize R&D activities.