Senior Policy Fellow: Energy & Emerging Tech Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support (Pe

Flexible time off

Job summary

Americans for Prosperity (AFP), part of the Stand Together philanthropic community, 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 to remove barriers to innovation and opportunity. This role demands deep expertise and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.

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

Policy expertise

Analytical writing

Public policy

Strategic judgment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in Economics, Public Policy, Law, Engineering, Political Science, or related discipline

Job description

Americans for Prosperity (AFP), part of the Stand Together philanthropic community, 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 to remove barriers to innovation and opportunity. This role demands deep expertise and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.