Energy Policy & Capitol Hill Liaison

Redhorse Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist to support DOE CMEI. You will serve as a vital link between DOE program offices, senior leadership, and Capitol Hill, providing strategic legislative analysis and preparing for high-stakes engagements.

The role requires 6+ years of policy experience, including Capitol Hill, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. DOE credentials may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Economy, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant legislative/policy experience, including direct experience working on Capitol Hill (a Master’s Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
• Demonstrated experience preparing briefing materials, reports, and backgrounders for senior government or legislative officials.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills with proven experience in stakeholder coordination, briefing delivery, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Department of Energy (DOE) credentials/clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide quick-turnaround, objective quantitative and qualitative analysis on a wide variety of legislative, regulatory, stakeholder, and programmatic issues.
• Monitor, track, and report on federal and state legislative initiatives, emerging technologies, and policy developments impacting CMEI technology offices and programs.
• Coordinate the end-to-end development of policy-oriented and legislative materials, including congressional testimony, briefing packages, PowerPoint decks, memos, and hearing prep documents.
• Prepare DOE senior management and program leadership for briefings with Congressional committees, individual Members of Congress, and committee staff.
• Support the preparation of strategic budget briefings and materials aligned with the Congressional budget cycle for DOE leadership and external stakeholders.
• Manage and prioritize multiple fast-turnaround legislative affairs projects simultaneously in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Oral & written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist to support DOE CMEI. You will serve as a vital link between DOE program offices, senior leadership, and Capitol Hill, providing strategic legislative analysis and preparing for high-stakes engagements.

The role requires 6+ years of policy experience, including Capitol Hill, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. DOE credentials may be required.