Senior Upstream Policy Lead

American-Petroleum-Institute-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 182,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Petroleum Institute in Washington, DC seeks a senior policy leader to provide technical, operational, and regulatory leadership for API’s policy development and advocacy on upstream oil and gas. You will serve as a subject matter expert on offshore operations, safety, wildlife, and environmental policy, and coordinate with API leadership and member companies.

You will lead committees, develop strategies, build consensus among members, and represent API before federal/state agencies,

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant policy and advocacy experience, preferably in the energy sector.
• Deep knowledge of offshore oil and natural gas operations and related laws and policies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead API policy positions on offshore exploration and safety, guiding development and execution of advocacy strategies.
• Represent API before federal and state agencies, Congress, and external stakeholders with credibility.
• Coordinate across committees, build consensus, set priorities, and manage research, budgets, and timelines.
• Provide rapid analysis and guidance to leadership on high-priority issues.

Skills

Public policy

Regulatory affairs

Government relations

Policy advocacy

Offshore oil & gas knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Budgeting and program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, environmental science, engineering, political science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Petroleum Institute in Washington, DC seeks a senior policy leader to provide technical, operational, and regulatory leadership for API’s policy development and advocacy on upstream oil and gas. You will serve as a subject matter expert on offshore operations, safety, wildlife, and environmental policy, and coordinate with API leadership and member companies.

You will lead committees, develop strategies, build consensus among members, and represent API before federal/state agencies,