Early Career - Policy Principal - DMEE

• Support the Policy Director and DMEE team in educating and supporting state energy decision makers, planning regional and national educational forums, and designing state-based strategies for decision-maker education and engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders including advocacy groups, industry experts, and agency staff.
• Develop and lead education initiatives across a portfolio of Central states, assessing and creating opportunities for knowledge-building and support.
• Conduct in-depth research on regulatory frameworks, energy technology, and policy to inform strategic approaches and educational content development.

This role helps state energy decision makers leverage advanced energy solutions for affordability, grid reliability, and load growth, contributing to a secure, clean, and affordable energy system.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Master's degree is a plus.
• 4-6 years of professional experience, with at least some in policy and/or market analysis, policy advocacy, or government affairs.
• Familiarity with the advanced energy industry, clean energy advocacy community, and/or state government or utilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with regulators and stakeholders, and excellent communication skills.

Salary starting at $75,000 per year. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% medical premium covered for employees), flexible spending plans, profit sharing, annual merit-based increases, $75/month wellness reimbursement, $50/month phone stipend, up to $200 home office setup reimbursement, accrued PTO, 11 federal holidays, end-of-year closure, parental leave, tuition and professional development reimbursement, 401(k) with matching, and WMATA Transit Smart Benefits for DMV employees.

Advanced Energy United works to make the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable by supporting state energy decision makers with information and resources about advanced energy technologies and innovations in utility regulation.