Energy Policy Analyst (State Affairs & Stakeholders)

ISO New England, Inc; Holyoke (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

ISO New England, Inc. seeks an Associate State Policy Analyst to monitor evolving state energy policies across the region and translate complex issues into clear briefings for policymakers and regulators.

The role requires communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences while supporting regional planning studies and engagements with state officials. The position is based primarily in Holyoke, MA and includes a 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency communications, with some weekend and

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills to track legislation and interpret regulatory dockets.
• Excellent written and oral communication, translating technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and reflect state policies in planning analyses.
• Experience creating datasets and data visualizations to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor state legislation, regulatory proceedings, and energy policy developments; synthesize findings into briefings.
• Contribute to regional strategy memos for senior management and the board on state policies.
• Support engagement with state officials and regulators to explain ISO responsibilities and initiatives.
• Develop clear content for state memos, presentations, state profiles, and stakeholder resources.
• Prepare testimony, talking points, and presentations for leadership briefings and public officials.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Data visualization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ISO New England, Inc. seeks an Associate State Policy Analyst to monitor evolving state energy policies across the region and translate complex issues into clear briefings for policymakers and regulators.

The role requires communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences while supporting regional planning studies and engagements with state officials. The position is based primarily in Holyoke, MA and includes a 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency communications, with some weekend and