Policy Associate: Remote VA Energy Legislation

United; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work and flexible schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending plans for health and

Profit sharing opportunities and merit

Wellness reimbursement

Home office reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan with matching

Transit benefits

Job summary

Advanced Energy United seeks a Policy Associate to join the Virginia legislative team, reporting to the Policy Director. You will drive legislation and support campaigns advancing clean energy, engaging lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders across the Commonwealth.

This full-time role is remote with travel up to 15% and requires strong coordination, relationship-building, and the ability to navigate evolving policy dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years in policy analysis, campaigns or advocacy.
• Experience in energy policy is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Comfort working remotely and managing own calendar.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% outside Richmond.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of state-level legislative and advocacy campaigns.
• Conduct research on industry insights, state energy markets, political landscapes, policy developments, and key stakeholders to help inform advocacy strategies and campaign priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, advocacy organizations, coalition partners, industry stakeholders, and regulatory staff.
• Support engagement with decisionmakers and help communicate United’s policy priorities clearly and professionally.
• Use project management tools and internal systems to help track progress, manage deliverables, and support both short- and long-term advocacy goals.
• Maintain organized records and documentation to support knowledge of United’s member companies, lawmakers, advocates and other stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing updates, reports, and presentations on legislative progress, outcomes, and key metrics for internal and external stakeholders, including United’s member companies.
• Assist with drafting regulatory comments in support of legislative implementation efforts.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Remote work adaptability

Independent self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Privacy/confidentiality management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel readiness

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Energy United seeks a Policy Associate to join the Virginia legislative team, reporting to the Policy Director. You will drive legislation and support campaigns advancing clean energy, engaging lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders across the Commonwealth.

This full-time role is remote with travel up to 15% and requires strong coordination, relationship-building, and the ability to navigate evolving policy dynamics.