Manager of Policy & Engagement

University of Denver; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in DC)

Competitive salary

Robust health care options

15 vacation days in first year

11 federal holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer contribution

Educational assistance program

Talented team with mission focus

Job summary

ACORE, a nonpartisan nonprofit at the intersection of affordability, reliability, and clean energy deployment, seeks a Policy & Engagement Manager. You will research policy, analyze federal actions, and coordinate across initiatives to accelerate U.S.

clean energy expansion, reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs. The ideal candidate has knowledge of federal policy, strong writing and research skills, and experience engaging diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal policies affecting clean energy deployment.
• Understanding of congressional and regulatory processes.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative and collegial work style.

Responsibilities

• Support policy research and data-driven analysis.
• Monitor congressional and agency activity and provide timely updates.
• Prepare written materials: reports, letters, fact sheets, briefs.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and meetings.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings and events.
• Help manage program delivery and follow-ups.

Skills

Policy research

Writing

Organized

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in energy/economics/government/public policy

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Who We Are:
ACORE is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization thatoperatesat the intersection of affordability, reliability, and clean energy deployment. Our work is focused on stabilizing energy prices, strengthening the electric grid, and driving investment in cost-effective technologies to ensure that clean energy delivers for people, businesses, and the U.S. economy.

Who We’re Looking For:
The Manager is a key member of ACORE’s Policy & Engagement team, responsible for research, analysis, and logistical coordination across ACORE’s policy initiatives to accelerate U.S. clean energy expansion. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs, and working with the policy team as well as the team at ACORE Action, ACORE’s 501c4 partner, the Manager will track and analyze congressional and executive branch actions, draft written materials (e.g. reports, comment letters, fact sheets, etc.), engage with ACORE members, government entities, and help strengthen and build stakeholder coalitions.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments, brings a strong understanding of how federal policy impacts the clean energy landscape including issues related to finance and tax, trade and supply chain, energy infrastructure, and corporate sustainability.

Key Job Duties:

Policy Research & Development

• Support the development and execution of ACORE’s policy objectives, through data-driven policy research and analysis.
• Monitor Congressional and agency activity and provide timely, actionable updates to ACORE & ACORE Action colleagues and membership.
• Support internal team members and external stakeholders to provide timely, strategic support on legislative drafting, policy development, and regulatory comment preparation.
• Support and, as directed, lead the production of high-quality written materials, including issue briefs, comment letters, talking points, opinion columns, fact sheets, presentations, public statements, and briefings.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Support engagement with ACORE members through the development of materials for monthly Advisory Council updates and other meetings.
• In coordination with ACORE and ACORE Action support Congressional and policymaker meetings, including logistics, scheduling, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Build and maintain policymaker databases and contact lists for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Support coalition building with ACORE members, governmental entities, NGOs and other stakeholders.

Project & Team Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support for member Advisory Council meetings, calls and activities
• Collaborate with peers across ACORE to help organize and execute policy-related events, webinars and briefings through logistical support and coordination.
• Manage day-to-day program/project implementation by supporting meetings, tracking follow-up items, and executing on deliverables.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.

The Must Haves:

• Knowledge of federal policies that affect clean energy development and deployment, such as permitting; federal tax, budget, and appropriations; trade and supply chains; clean energy technology issues, and/or others
• Knowledge of congressional and regulatory processes
• Excellent research, writing skills, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop compelling written reports and briefs
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Fluency and comfort with applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative and collegial work style

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably relating to energy,economics (including tax, trade, and related), or government and public policy

• A minimum of three years of professional experience working on clean energy policy issues

The Perks of Working at ACORE:

• Competitive salary.
• Robust health care options.
• Generous vacation policy with 15 vacation days in your first year.
• 11 federal holidays, plus the week between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work schedule with three days a week in the DC office.
• 401(k) retirement plan that includes an employer contribution.
• Educational assistance program.
• Talented team members who care deeply about our mission and one another.
  

Non-Discrimination
ACORE is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Compensation $70,000 - $85,000