Senior Policy Advisor, Upstream Environmental Policy

API - American Petroleum Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

API is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to lead technical and administrative work for assigned committees within the Upstream Policy department. You will engage member companies on regulations addressing hydraulic fracturing and related environmental issues, developing policy positions and coordinating advocacy with API staff and external partners.

You will provide analyses of proposed rules, identify emerging issues, and help steer strategy to achieve positive outcomes for API’s members,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a similar role with subject matter expertise.
• Bachelor's degree or related work experience.
• Experience with industry issues or regulatory advocacy; technical knowledge of oil/gas operations preferred.
• Familiarity with federal law and rulemaking process.
• Ability to analyze federal regulation/legislation and manage issues.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on exploration and production environmental issues (water, waste, fracturing).
• Learn and apply applicable federal laws, regulations, policies and agency practices.
• Develop and implement policy positions with API members and staff.
• Provide timely analyses of proposed regulations and prepare written comments.
• Identify emerging issues and prioritize committee responses.
• Lead committee meetings and facilitate outcomes toward goals.
• Coordinate with API departments and State Petroleum Councils to plan strategy.
• Collaborate with industry groups to position API and upstream industry.
• Coordinate policy positions for advocacy at federal and state levels.
• Input on budget and supervise third-party contractors in area of responsibility.
• Act as spokesperson for API with policymakers, media, NGOs.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory advocacy

Public policy

Regulatory affairs

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

API is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to lead technical and administrative work for assigned committees within the Upstream Policy department. You will engage member companies on regulations addressing hydraulic fracturing and related environmental issues, developing policy positions and coordinating advocacy with API staff and external partners.

You will provide analyses of proposed rules, identify emerging issues, and help steer strategy to achieve positive outcomes for API’s members,