Policy Analyst

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA contributions

401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans

Friendly work environment

Job summary

AHRI, The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, is seeking a Policy Analyst on the Advocacy team in Arlington, VA. The role supports federal, state, and local legislation, conducts regulatory research, and helps prepare public comments and advocacy materials.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a related field with at least two years of related experience, and will collaborate across AHRI departments to advance energy efficiency and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience through a combination of real work experience and relevant internships.

Responsibilities

• Research, track, and analyze proposed or emerging federal, state, and local regulations to determine the impact on the Association’s policy agenda in the areas of energy efficiency and the environment.
• Perform research on and assist with writing public comments in response to regulatory rulemaking proposals
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality comments, presentations, testimony, and other advocacy materials
• Assist in staffing AHRI committees, working groups and task forces, as assigned
• Monitor regulatory activities to identify those most likely to result in regulation on energy efficiency and environmental issues
• Coordinate and collaborate with other AHRI departments to achieve AHRI objectives
• Maintain rosters of various committees, working groups, and task forces supporting assigned activities to ensure timely communications with members
• Prepare draft agendas, take minutes, and maintain records of activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers from all parts of the world. Ensuring human comfort, productivity, and safety while practicing environmental stewardship is the mission of AHRI. Through our certification program, standards, advocacy, and other activities, we strive to help save energy, improve productivity, and ensure a better environment.

AHRI has an opening for a Policy Analyst on our Advocacy team. The Policy Analyst is responsible for assisting with and providing support to programs relating to all phases of state, local, and federal legislative activity.

Duties are as follows:

• Research, track, and analyze proposed or emerging federal, state, and local regulations to determine the impact on the Association’s policy agenda in the areas of energy efficiency and the environment.
• Perform research on and assist with writing public comments in response to regulatory rulemaking proposals
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality comments, presentations, testimony, and other advocacy materials
• Assist in staffing AHRI committees, working groups and task forces, as assigned
• Monitor regulatory activities to identify those most likely to result in regulation on energy efficiency and environmental issues
• Coordinate and collaborate with other AHRI departments to achieve AHRI objectives
• Maintain rosters of various committees, working groups, and task forces supporting assigned activities to ensure timely communications with members
• Prepare draft agendas, take minutes, and maintain records of activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience through a combination of real work experience and relevant internships

AHRI offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package including employer contributions to HSA plans, 401(k) and Roth(k) plans in a friendly work environment. Employees are eligible to participate in the alternate workplace program after 90 days of employment with a performance rating of meets expectations or above.

The salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00.

Please note that this position does not have an option to work remotely.

AHRI does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, military service, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or differing ability as those terms are defined under applicable law in its selection, recruitment, or employment practices.

This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship.