Program Manager, Regulatory Policy

Core responsibilities:

• Provide legal and regulatory analysis across ClearPath's policy portfolios, interpreting federal environmental and administrative laws, regulations, guidance, and court decisions
• Analyze legislation, rulemakings, litigation, and agency guidance to assess regulatory risk, inform ClearPath's positions, and develop durable policy solutions
• Draft clear, timely analyses of regulatory developments and produce concise written products explaining how environmental laws are applied in practice
• Collaborate with Government Relations team to inform advocacy strategies and build networks of legal, regulatory, and technical experts across government, industry, and civil society

This role creates positive change by analyzing and improving environmental regulatory policies to promote clean energy, advanced agriculture, and industrial innovation, helping reduce uncertainty and delays in permitting processes while supporting infrastructure development.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law, public policy, environmental studies, energy policy, or related field (equivalent professional experience considered)
• 5-8 years of experience in environmental, energy, or administrative law; regulatory compliance; permitting; or related policy or legal roles
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal environmental and regulatory frameworks including NEPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act
• Strong analytical and written communication skills with ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts for diverse audiences

Compensation and benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus, historically awarded
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement benefit with employer matching contribution of $1 for $1 on first 5% of pay contributed
• No set vacation policy - take what you need whenever workflow allows
• Fully stocked office kitchen in newly renovated building on Capitol Hill

ClearPath is an organization focused on policy work at the intersection of environmental regulatory policy and federal permitting, with emphasis on improving laws to promote clean energy, advanced agriculture, and industrial innovation.