Senior Policy Fellow: Energy, AI & Tech Policy

Stand Together; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support (Pe

Job summary

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) seeks a Senior Policy Fellow, Energy & Emerging Technology to lead policy development at the intersection of energy policy, technology policy, AI, regulatory reform, and economic growth. You will shape public debate, influence policymakers, and develop market-based solutions that remove barriers to innovation.

You will translate complex issues into actionable recommendations, advise senior leaders, and build relationships with lawmakers and industry leaders to

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in energy policy, technology policy, public policy, regulatory policy, economics, or a closely related field.
• Proven success producing rigorous policy analysis that influences decision-makers and public debate.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex energy and technology issues for policymakers, stakeholders, and public audiences.
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to identify opportunities for impactful reform.
• Experience managing complex initiatives independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to free-market, limited government principles and a belief in the power of innovation and competition to improve people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leading expert on energy policy, emerging technology policy, artificial intelligence, electricity markets, grid reliability, nuclear energy, data centers, and infrastructure development.
• Develop original research, policy papers, testimony, op-eds, and commentary that advance evidence-based reforms and expand energy abundance and technological innovation.
• Translate complex technical, economic, and regulatory issues into actionable recommendations for federal and state policymakers, coalition partners, and advocacy teams.
• Advise senior leaders on policy strategy, emerging trends, and opportunities to drive federal and state reforms.
• Build relationships with lawmakers, industry leaders, academics, coalition partners, and media stakeholders.
• Represent AFP media appearances, through legislative testimony, at conferences, and public forums.
• Partner with government affairs, grassroots, communications, and state teams to support active policy and legislative campaigns.
• Mentor policy staff and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative policy team.

Skills

Energy policy

Technology policy

Public policy

Regulatory policy

Economics

Policy writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Free-market principles

Education

Advanced degree (Economics, Public Policy, Law, Engineering, Political Science, or related)

Job description

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) seeks a Senior Policy Fellow, Energy & Emerging Technology to lead policy development at the intersection of energy policy, technology policy, AI, regulatory reform, and economic growth. You will shape public debate, influence policymakers, and develop market-based solutions that remove barriers to innovation.

You will translate complex issues into actionable recommendations, advise senior leaders, and build relationships with lawmakers and industry leaders to