Energy Policy & State Affairs Analyst

ISO New England Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Job summary

ISO New England is the independent system operator in New England, focused on safe and reliable electricity flow and future grid planning. The Associate State Policy Analyst monitors state energy policies, explains complex topics to non-technical audiences, and supports engagement with policymakers and regulators.

The role is based primarily in Holyoke, MA, with 24/7 on-call rotation for emergencies and some weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring state legislation and regulatory proceedings.
• Ability to turn complex issues into clear briefings and communications.
• Skilled at translating technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Experience with datasets and data visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor state legislation, regulatory proceedings, and energy policy developments; synthesize findings into timely briefings that highlight policy implications, stakeholder concerns, and strategic opportunities.
• Contribute to regional strategy memos for senior management and the board on state policies and procurements affecting energy resources, transmission, and infrastructure development.
• Support engagement with state officials and regulators, including NESCOE and NECPUC, to explain the ISO’s responsibilities, priorities, and initiatives and help reflect state policies in regional planning studies and analyses.
• Develop clear, accessible content for monthly state issues memos, presentations, state profiles, ISO Newswire, web pages, and stakeholder resources; respond to inquiries from governmental stakeholders.
• Collaborate with department colleagues and Corporate Communications to prepare testimony, talking points, remarks, and presentations for leadership briefings, conferences, and communications with public officials.
• Support stakeholder education and public engagement through meetings, webinars, workshops, and multi-party discussions, and keep informational resources current.
• Support emergency communication planning and exercises and timely outreach to public officials during power system emergencies.
• Host tours for public officials, college and university students, business and industry groups, and community organizations, including an overview briefing of the organization and coordination with system operations staff to provide an overview of the control room

Skills

Energy policy

Regulatory affairs

Research & analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, another liberal arts discipline, or a related field

Job description

ISO New England is the independent system operator in New England, focused on safe and reliable electricity flow and future grid planning. The Associate State Policy Analyst monitors state energy policies, explains complex topics to non-technical audiences, and supports engagement with policymakers and regulators.

The role is based primarily in Holyoke, MA, with 24/7 on-call rotation for emergencies and some weekends/holidays.