Analyst Government Affairs

Hanwha Energy USA • Washington, DC

2d • $105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The mission of Hanwha Energy USA’s Government Affairs team is to grow America’s energy infrastructure and create new business opportunities through proactive policy advocacy and relationship-building. The Government Affairs Analyst is a strategic thinker responsible for supporting Hanwha’s U.S. market expansion by understanding, evaluating, and communicating energy market policies, growing Hanwha’s relationships, and contributing to government affairs strategies at the federal and state levels.
The ideal candidate has experience in policies affecting energy markets and project development, relationships in government, and a track record of supporting electric sector growth. This role will interface with federal and state agencies, RTOs/ISOs, congressional and state legislative offices, and key external stakeholders.
This position will be reporting to the Vice President, Government Affairs.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, government affairs, energy market policy, or related energy-sector leadership roles. Prior government experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of key policy issues affecting energy project development, such as energy market policies, interconnection and transmission planning processes, project permitting, government energy procurement, and tax incentives.
• Relationships within federal agencies and Capitol Hill.
• Exceptional communication and professional presence.
• Prior experience within renewable energy, grid planning, or storage technology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and communicate federal, state, and RTO/ISO policy developments related to wholesale electricity markets—including rates, interconnection, transmission planning, and storage participation—to assess commercial impact and guide executive decision-making.
• Analyze federal legislation impacting renewable energy deployment, tax incentives, permitting reforms, and transmission investment and support advocacy efforts in these areas.
• Collaborate with Development, Regulatory, Legal, and Commercial teams to align advocacy with commercial strategy in order to advance external market conditions that support project development and long-term growth.
• Build and manage relationships with congressional offices, committees, federal agencies, and national trade organizations.
• Develop policy positions, talking points, testimony, and executive briefings.
• Represent Hanwha Energy in policy matters across the U.S. energy ecosystem.
• Lead internal education on regulatory updates, advocacy priorities, and market design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed