Manager, Policy

ASE • Washington, DC

21h

About The Position

Primary Responsibilities: Serve as the Policy team’s point-person on codes, standards and built environment related topics, with responsibilities to include: reading reports, attending hearings and meetings, keeping the team informed of legislative and political developments, and assisting in developing funding and legislative proposals; Manage the Building Policy Committee, including managing the Committee roster, scheduling meetings, developing meeting materials, managing logistical arrangements and drafting meeting minutes; Manage the Alliance’s role in supporting the Responsible Energy Codes Alliance (RECA); Track all energy-efficiency related federal legislation, including development of bill summaries and legislation side-by-side comparison documents; Contribute to or lead the preparation of whitepapers, reports, fact sheets, and similar products in support of Alliance federal policy efforts; Draft audience-specific messaging and frame Alliance positions for presentations, talking points, and speeches on energy efficiency topics and legislation for use by senior policy staff; Contribute media content for the Alliance website and newsletter (i.e., blog posts, articles, other media pieces, etc.); Assist in the development of Alliance positions on federal legislative proposals and rulemakings; Provide management or analytical support to Alliance strategic initiatives as requested; Represent the Alliance at meetings with fellow energy efficiency advocates and on Capitol Hill, and; Provide administrative support to the senior policy staff on projects and policy initiatives as needed, including scheduling congressional meetings, webinars, etc. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree required, strong consideration for Master’s degree, or higher, or equivalent related experience, in policy advocacy, government affairs, legislative affairs, or related relevant area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong consideration for Master’s degree, or higher, or equivalent related experience, in policy advocacy, government affairs, legislative affairs, or related relevant area

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Policy team’s point-person on codes, standards and built environment related topics
• Read reports, attend hearings and meetings, keep the team informed of legislative and political developments, and assist in developing funding and legislative proposals
• Manage the Building Policy Committee, including managing the Committee roster, scheduling meetings, developing meeting materials, managing logistical arrangements and drafting meeting minutes
• Manage the Alliance’s role in supporting the Responsible Energy Codes Alliance (RECA)
• Track all energy-efficiency related federal legislation, including development of bill summaries and legislation side-by-side comparison documents
• Contribute to or lead the preparation of whitepapers, reports, fact sheets, and similar products in support of Alliance federal policy efforts
• Draft audience-specific messaging and frame Alliance positions for presentations, talking points, and speeches on energy efficiency topics and legislation for use by senior policy staff
• Contribute media content for the Alliance website and newsletter (i.e., blog posts, articles, other media pieces, etc.)
• Assist in the development of Alliance positions on federal legislative proposals and rulemakings
• Provide management or analytical support to Alliance strategic initiatives as requested
• Represent the Alliance at meetings with fellow energy efficiency advocates and on Capitol Hill
• Provide administrative support to the senior policy staff on projects and policy initiatives as needed, including scheduling congressional meetings, webinars, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager