Policy Associate

Powering Prosperity; West Virginia; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Remote-friendly work

Job summary

Powering Prosperity is seeking a proactive policy professional to advance state-based energy policy and develop market-oriented policy solutions. The role involves researching energy technologies, analyzing legislation, drafting memos and model legislation, and creating briefing materials for policymakers and stakeholders.

You will contribute to a library of resources, manage regulatory proceedings with support, and collaborate with the Director of Policy on national research initiatives and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in public policy, legislative affairs, government affairs, utility regulatory proceedings 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 and electricity policy.
• 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

• Policy Research & Development: 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.
• As appropriate, 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.
• Strategic & Organizational Support: Monitor emerging policy trends and identify issues relevant to Powering Prosperity's work.
• Partner with the Executive Director and senior team on presentations, board materials, and funder updates.
• Support strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with the campaigns team to translate policy research into useful materials for state advocacy efforts.
• Travel to priority states, conferences, and events as needed.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects in a fast-moving, growing organization.

Skills

Policy research

Writing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Remote collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

Powering Prosperity is seeking a proactive and resourceful professional to help advance state-based energy policy and support the development of innovative, market-oriented policy solutions.

What You'll Do

Policy Research & Development

• 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.
• As appropriate, 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.

Strategic & Organizational Support

• Monitor emerging policy trends and identify issues relevant to Powering Prosperity's work.
• Partner with the Executive Director and senior team on presentations, board materials, and funder updates.
• Support strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with the campaigns team to translate policy research into useful materials for state advocacy efforts.
• Travel to priority states, conferences, and events as needed.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects in a fast-moving, growing organization.

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in public policy, legislative affairs, government affairs, utility regulatory proceedings (e.g., experience at or advocating before a public utility commission), research, advocacy, think tanks, public affairs, or a related field; exceptional early-career candidates may also be considered.
• 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 an interest in developing expertise in energy and electricity policy.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working with policymakers, industry leaders, and external partners.
• A startup mentality and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a largely or fully remote environment.

Particularly relevant backgrounds may include:

• State legislative or governors’ offices
• Regulatory/technical (public utility commissions, RTOs, energy or regulatory advocates/law firms, etc.)
• Political or issue advocacy campaigns
• Government affairs or public affairs firms
• State-based advocacy organizations
• Trade associations
• Think tanks or nonprofit policy organizations
• Electric utilities
• Oil and gas companies
• Independent power producers
• Energy infrastructure companies

Location

• Remote. Candidates should have reasonable access to an airport given the travel requirements of the position.
• Preference may be given to candidates located in Washington, D.C. or one of Powering Prosperity’s priority markets (IN, LA, OH, OK, UT).

Compensation

• Salary range: $90,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience, with performance-based compensation growth over time.
• Competitive benefits package with flexible employment structure based on candidate and organizational needs.

Application Process

Powering Prosperity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.