Remote Policy Principal — Midwest Energy Strategy

Advanced Energy United; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% medical premiums covered

Flexible spending plans for health and

dependent care

Profit Sharing opportunities

$75/month wellness reimbursement

Up to $200 home office reimbursement

Paid Time Off, holidays, and year-end

401(k) with matching

Transit benefits

Job summary

Advanced Energy United is seeking a Policy Principal to shape political strategy for the DMEE team, building relationships with governors, regulators, and policymakers to advance energy policy priorities. The role focuses on developing communication strategies and coordinating with stakeholders across state contexts, with travel about 1–2 times per quarter.

The ideal candidate has advocacy or policy experience in the advanced energy sector, strong project management and relationship-building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-6 years of professional experience, with ideally 2 or more years in roles that engage with elected officials.
• Experience working on advocacy or policy affecting the advanced energy industry is a plus.
• A knack for assessing your audience and tailoring your engagement and communication strategies accordingly.
• Aptitude for conveying the essential components of technical subject matters effectively to decision-makers.
• Track record of successfully supporting multi-stakeholder programs or campaigns.
• Independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable with remote work and managing own calendar.

Responsibilities

• Own the political strategy for building relationships with key decision-makers in a portfolio of Midwest states
• Develop effective communication strategies that incorporate state-specific energy outlooks and political landscapes
• Build, maintain, and own relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, coalitions, industry experts, and regulators
• Use project management tools and systems effectively to deliver success on both short and long-term goals
• Maintain and organize information to contribute to program knowledge management and retention
• Communicate campaign progress, outcomes, and key metrics for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to strategy and tactic ideation and development to continuously improve our program efficacy

Skills

Audience assessment

Policy communication

Relationship building

Multi-stakeholder programs

Entrepreneurial spirit

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Advanced Energy United is seeking a Policy Principal to shape political strategy for the DMEE team, building relationships with governors, regulators, and policymakers to advance energy policy priorities. The role focuses on developing communication strategies and coordinating with stakeholders across state contexts, with travel about 1–2 times per quarter.

The ideal candidate has advocacy or policy experience in the advanced energy sector, strong project management and relationship-building