Associate State Policy Analyst
About The Position
ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for the safe and reliable flow of electricity in the region and for planning for the future of the electric grid. The Associate State Policy Analyst helps the organization understand and respond to evolving state energy policies across New England. The position monitors legislative and regulatory developments, translates complex issues into briefings and communications, and supports engagement with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders. It is based primarily in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in a hybrid work environment with three days per week onsite. The role participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency communications, including some weekends and holidays. The analyst develops policy analysis and materials for leadership, supports engagement with state officials and regulators, and helps explain ISO New England’s responsibilities, priorities, and initiatives. The position also contributes to stakeholder education, public engagement, emergency communications planning, and tours for public officials, students, businesses, and community organizations. The employer is not able to sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter with their resume. If the successful candidate resides outside the United States, relocation is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, another liberal arts discipline, or a related field.
- Experience in energy policymaking, regulation, or government affairs; New England experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of the electric industry, wholesale electricity markets, federal and state policies shaping the grid, and state legislative and regulatory processes, including agency nominations, appointments, and confirmations.
- Strong research and analytical skills, including tracking legislation through public sources, synthesizing regulatory dockets and legislative hearings, and identifying key takeaways, policy implications, and topics for further research.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate technical issues for non-technical audiences and prepare clear, concise, high-quality materials for management review and internal and external use.
- Collaborative and self-directed approach, strong critical thinking, reliable follow-through, and commitment to high-quality stakeholder communications and service.
- Skill in creating and maintaining datasets and data visualizations.
- Ability to work effectively in a highly technical, process-driven environment governed by state and federal regulatory requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in energy policymaking, regulation, or government affairs in New England.
Responsibilities
- Monitor state legislation, regulatory proceedings, and energy policy developments, and synthesize findings into timely briefings covering policy implications, stakeholder concerns, and strategic opportunities.
- Contribute to regional strategy memos for senior management and the board on state policies and procurements affecting energy resources, transmission, and infrastructure development.
- Support engagement with state officials and regulators, including NESCOE and NECPUC, by explaining ISO responsibilities, priorities, and initiatives and helping reflect state policies in regional planning studies and analyses.
- Develop content for monthly state issues memos, presentations, state profiles, ISO Newswire, web pages, and stakeholder resources, and respond to inquiries from governmental stakeholders.
- Collaborate with department colleagues and Corporate Communications to prepare testimony, talking points, remarks, and presentations for leadership briefings, conferences, and communications with public officials.
- Support stakeholder education and public engagement through meetings, webinars, workshops, and multi-party discussions, and keep informational resources current.
- Support emergency communication planning and exercises and provide timely outreach to public officials during power system emergencies.
- Host tours for public officials, college and university students, business and industry groups, and community organizations, including an organizational overview and coordination with system operations staff for a control room overview.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and an annual performance bonus.
- Enhanced 401(k) with generous employer contributions and financial planning support.
- Student debt benefit.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits.
- Paid time off and paid leave.
- Wellness program, including an onsite gym.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible work hours.
- Distance-based relocation assistance.
- Employee Business Networks.
- Free coffee at the onsite café.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
