Energy Policy & Capitol Hill Liaison

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist to support the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation at the Department of Energy. You will serve as a bridge between DOE program offices, senior leadership, and Capitol Hill, providing strategic analysis and preparing executives for high-stakes engagements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of policy experience, plus strong briefing, writing, and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field.
• 6+ years of legislative/policy experience; Master’s may substitute for 2 years.
• Experience preparing briefing materials for senior government or legislative officials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication with stakeholder coordination and briefing delivery.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE credentials/clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oral and written communication

Policy analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Briefing delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist to support the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation at the Department of Energy. You will serve as a bridge between DOE program offices, senior leadership, and Capitol Hill, providing strategic analysis and preparing executives for high-stakes engagements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of policy experience, plus strong briefing, writing, and coordination skills.