Capitol Hill Legislative Affairs Specialist – Energy Innovation

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, has a full-time Legislative Affairs Specialist position in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Critical Mineral and Energy Innovation (CMEI).

The role supports the CMEI External Affairs team as a vital link between DOE program offices, senior leadership, and Capitol Hill, delivering strategic legislative analysis and preparation for congressional engagements. You will monitor policy developments, develop policy materials, and coordinate briefings and hearings,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant legislative/policy experience, with direct Capitol Hill work.
• Bachelor's degree required; a Master’s may substitute for up to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide quick-turnaround, objective quantitative and qualitative analysis on legislative, regulatory and policy issues.
• Monitor, track, and report on federal and state legislative initiatives and policy developments.
• Coordinate development of policy materials, including congressional testimony, briefing packages, and memos.
• Prepare DOE senior management for briefings with Congress and staff.
• Support strategic budget briefings and materials aligned with the Congressional cycle.
• Manage multiple high-visibility legislative affairs projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Capitol Hill experience

Strong writing and editing skills

Strong oral communication skills

Strong organization skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a full-time Legislative Affairs Specialist position in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Critical Mineral and Energy Innovation (CMEI).

The role supports the CMEI External Affairs team as a vital link between DOE program offices, senior leadership, and Capitol Hill, delivering strategic legislative analysis and preparation for congressional engagements. You will monitor policy developments, develop policy materials, and coordinate briefings and hearings,