Regulatory Economist - Clean Energy Policy & Analytics

Environmental Law & Policy Center; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire a Regulatory Economist with an economics, finance, or business background to support ELPC’s work accelerating clean energy deployment and protecting the Midwest environment.

The Economist will conduct complex technical and financial analysis to support ELPC’s advocacy in cases before state utilities commissions, legislatures, courts, and in public forums.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with strong quantitative training.
• At least 5 years in energy sector or related field incl. regulatory proceedings, grid planning, or business strategy.
• Deep familiarity with regional energy markets (FERC/MISO/PJM).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert witness in regulatory cases and hearings.
• Analyze economic, technical, and policy implications of proposals in regulatory proceedings.
• Develop high-quality presentations, white papers, reports, and other materials.
• Translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences and present findings.
• Participate in coalitions, working groups, and stakeholder processes.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Oral presentation

Team collaboration

Public policy advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting/MBA/MPP

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire a Regulatory Economist with an economics, finance, or business background to support ELPC’s work accelerating clean energy deployment and protecting the Midwest environment.

The Economist will conduct complex technical and financial analysis to support ELPC’s advocacy in cases before state utilities commissions, legislatures, courts, and in public forums.