Energy Policy Strategist — Remote

Powering Prosperity; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Remote work

Job summary

Powering Prosperity is seeking a proactive Policy Associate to advance state-based energy policy and develop market-oriented policy solutions. The role emphasizes leadership development with strong research, writing, and analytical skills, supported by the Director of Policy and Executive Director.

Responsibilities include researching energy issues, analyzing proposals, drafting policy memos and model legislation, and supporting national/state initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in public policy, legislative affairs, government affairs, utility regulatory proceedings, research, advocacy, think tanks, public affairs, or related field.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex policy issues and communicate them clearly to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in energy/electricity policy expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working with policymakers, industry leaders, and external partners.
• Startup mentality and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a largely or fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging energy technologies, electricity markets, and state policy innovations.
• Analyze legislation, regulatory proposals, and policy developments from across the country.
• Draft policy memos, legislative and regulatory summaries, issue briefs, white papers, and model legislation.
• Develop background and briefing materials for policymakers, regulators, coalition partners, and other stakeholders.
• Help maintain and expand Powering Prosperity's library of model policies, research, and legislative resources.
• Manage Powering Prosperity’s engagement in targeted regulatory proceedings with support from consultants and Director of Policy.
• Support the Director of Policy on national research initiatives, state-specific policy projects, and special assignments.
• Travel to priority states, conferences, and events as needed.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects in a fast-moving, growing organization.

Skills

Policy research

Policy writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Remote work

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Powering Prosperity is seeking a proactive Policy Associate to advance state-based energy policy and develop market-oriented policy solutions. The role emphasizes leadership development with strong research, writing, and analytical skills, supported by the Director of Policy and Executive Director.

Responsibilities include researching energy issues, analyzing proposals, drafting policy memos and model legislation, and supporting national/state initiatives.