Early Career - Policy Principal - Wholesale Electricity Markets - MISO/SPP
Advanced Energy Economy
Posted
Jul 11, 2026
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$75000+
Mission
What you will drive
- Develop and execute strategies and campaigns to accelerate clean energy deployment in the MISO and SPP regions.
- Draft comments, reports, presentations, and other advocacy materials to support wholesale electricity market reforms.
- Monitor and analyze MISO and SPP wholesale market reform efforts, providing intelligence to members and policymakers.
- Build and maintain relationships with United staff, members, partners, regulators, and market participants.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role directly supports the transition to 100% clean energy by advocating for wholesale electricity market reforms that enable the growth of advanced energy technologies and the retirement of fossil fuel generation.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's degree is a plus.
- 4-6 years of professional experience, with some in policy analysis, advocacy, or market analysis; experience with MISO, SPP, or other competitive wholesale electricity markets strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public speaking.
- Self-starter comfortable working remotely and collaborating with colleagues.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Salary starting at $75,000 per year. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage for employees), flexible spending accounts, profit sharing, annual merit 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, professional development reimbursement, 401(k) with matching, and WMATA Transit Smart Benefits for DMV employees.
About
Inside Advanced Energy Economy
Advanced Energy United is a national association of advanced energy businesses working to make the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. They advocate for policies that accelerate the transition to a 100% clean energy economy.