[Hiring] Policy Associate @Advanced Energy United

Role Description

Advanced Energy United (United) is currently seeking a Policy Associate to join our Virginia legislative team. The legislative team works with the Governor’s office, key lawmakers in the legislature, state energy officials, and other policymakers to form, shape, and implement legislation that drives the procurement and development of clean energy solutions.

• Help policymakers understand the benefits behind advanced energy technologies and the challenges that prevent deployment.
• Ensure policymakers understand advanced energy products, services, and business models.
• Engage in 1:1 interactions, legislation, regulatory comments, coalition relationships, political events, conferences, and business roundtables.
• Support the development and execution of state-level legislative and advocacy campaigns.
• Conduct research on industry insights, state energy markets, political landscapes, policy developments, and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, advocacy organizations, coalition partners, industry stakeholders, and regulatory staff.
• Support engagement with decisionmakers and communicate United’s policy priorities clearly and professionally.
• Use project management tools to track progress and manage deliverables.
• Maintain organized records and documentation to support knowledge of United’s member companies and stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing updates, reports, and presentations on legislative progress and key metrics.
• Assist with drafting regulatory comments in support of legislative implementation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of professional experience, preferably in policy analysis, campaigns, and/or policy advocacy.
• Experience working on advocacy or policy affecting the advanced energy industry is a plus.
• A commitment to and track record of work that aligns with United’s Core Values.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate technical subject matter.
• Independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Experience managing confidential information and intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Entrepreneurial sensibility comfortable with high levels of ambiguity.
• Willingness to travel as needed outside of the Richmond area (up to 15%).

Requirements

• Long hours in Richmond during the legislative session.
• Frequent interactions with lawmakers, member companies, and coalition partners outside of the official legislative session.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders and decisionmakers regarding United’s policy priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel outside the Richmond area approximately 1-2 times per quarter to meet with key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Remote work and flexible schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care.
• Profit sharing opportunities and annual merit-based compensation increases.
• $75/month personal wellness reimbursement.
• $100/month Technology subsidy.
• Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up.
• Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure.
• 12 Weeks of Parental Leave.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan (with matching incentives).
• WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DC, MD, VA employees).