Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Program

ADP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage through CareFirst BC/

403(b) matching up to 7%

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Education benefits up to $5,250/year

Professional development up to $2,000

Metro benefits

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Mental health support

Job summary

Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Policy Analyst for the Energy Program to analyze electricity and the AI-energy nexus, coordinating with policy experts and stakeholders across sectors.

The role requires strong policy background, quantitative and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines. Hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong policy background with knowledge of energy and environmental landscape, stakeholders, and technologies.
• Experience in electricity sector/power markets and AI-energy topics preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 3-4 years of work experience or relevant advanced degree with 1+ years of work experience.
• Excellent quantitative and research skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.

Skills

Policy background

Quantitative skills

Writing skills

Team player

Multitask management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

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Full Time Washington, DC, US

Founded in 2007, the Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across thefullpolitical spectrum on domestic issues, BPC brings together diverse perspectives to craft solutions that lower the everyday cost of living for families, expand opportunities, and strengthen the American economy. BPCActionworks directly with legislators and other policymakers to turn those solutions into impactful results.

What sets us apart is our ability tooperateat the intersection of policy development and political advocacy, building consensus across the aisle to advance reforms in Congress. For more than 20 years, BPC and BPCActionhaveconsistentlyachievedresultson complex issues,demonstratingthat working together with both parties is not only possible but essential to achieve results.

We are trusted leaders in cutting through the division and creating common ground to solve the problems Americans care about most. We are an indispensable force to produce results in Washington and beyond.

Ideas

BPC recruits respected policy experts, former Hill and Administration staff, and private sectorleaderstodriveour core programs.We engage current and former policymakers, CEOs and business leaders, and leading policy experts to work together with our nation’s leaders togenerate solutions to America’s challenges.

Action

Policydevelopment is only the beginning of BPC’s work. Ouradvocacyaffiliate,BPCAction, advanceslegislation by providing political and technical assistance, identifying and supporting legislative champions, and leveraging key relationships to support members of Congress working together to enact solutions and produce results for Americans.

Results

In 2025, BPC and BPC Action mobilized to introduce over 120 bills in the House and Senate and helped advance over 40 bills beyond committee. We met with over half of all congressional offices, expanding our reach to both parties.

BPC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to work in BPC’sEnergy Program. The successful candidate’s portfolio will include electricity and the AI and energy nexus along with other energy topics as needed . BPC’s Energy Program brings together political leaders and policy experts to produce reports and recommendations and works with stakeholders and officials from both the private and public sectors to advance important policy objectives. The Senior Policy Analyst position is versatile, and will work on a variety of tasks, often simultaneously. Candidates should be able to learn about new and evolving policy issues, interact with policy experts and political leaders, and lead stakeholder engagement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong policy background with knowledge of the energy and environmental landscape, key stakeholders, and technologies
• Policy background in the electricity sector/power markets and/or topics related to AI and energy strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-4 years of work experience or relevant advanced degree with 1 or more years of work experience
• Excellent quantitative and research skills
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
• Strong team player with a collaborative spirit
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with often overlapping deadlines while maintaining a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy

Compensation

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

BPC offers Medical coverage through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield with a choice of three plans, one of which is HSA eligible with an annual BPC contribution. All medical plans cover in-network preventive care at 100% and include prescription drugs. Dental and Vision coverage through MetLife includes no-cost options for you and your family.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary, plus a 2% non-elective employer contribution (both after 90 days of employment); PTO includes 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, and a paid end-of-year break; education benefits of up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; professional development benefits of up to $2,000 after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance; health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; and mental health support through Spring Health and an employee assistance program.

Working at BPC

BPC works on a hybrid schedule, with staff in the office three days a week, Tuesday through Thursday, and the option to work from home on Monday and Friday.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.