Policy Analyst, Energy Program
About The Position
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is seeking a Policy Analyst to support its Energy Program. The Energy team focuses on developing pragmatic and durable federal, regional, and state policies to ensure reliable, affordable, and clean energy supplies. Their work covers a broad range of energy and climate policy issues, including electricity, carbon management, natural gas, energy infrastructure, innovation, AI, critical minerals, and tax incentives. The Policy Analyst role is versatile, requiring simultaneous engagement in various tasks, learning about new policy issues, and interacting with experts and leaders. The position involves research, drafting written materials, stakeholder engagement, event organization, communications support, grant proposal development, and mentoring interns.
Requirements
- Strong policy background with knowledge of the energy and climate policy landscape, key stakeholders, and technologies
- Excellent quantitative and research skills
- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
- Strong team player with a collaborative spirit
- Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with often overlapping deadlines while maintaining a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in policy, analysis or business; OR Master’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
Nice To Haves
- Policy background in electricity, nuclear, and/or geothermal energy is a plus
- Extensive experience and specialized tax policy expertise
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on a range of energy issues
- Draft major written work products, including articles, white papers, reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets
- Participate in and support engagement with stakeholders and policy officials
- Work with events team and program staff to organize private and public convenings
- Support communications activities, including developing, reviewing, and editing materials and assisting with social media and other digital communications and outreach
- Work with BPC’s development team to draft grant proposals, grant reports, and support other donor management needs
- Mentor and oversee the work of interns who support the Energy Program team
Benefits
- Medical coverage through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield with a choice of three plans, one of which is HSA eligible with an annual BPC contribution. All medical plans cover in-network preventive care at 100% and include prescription drugs.
- Dental and Vision coverage through MetLife includes no-cost options for you and your family.
- 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary, plus a 2% non-elective employer contribution (both after 90 days of employment)
- PTO includes 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, and a paid end-of-year break
- Education benefits of up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment
- Professional development benefits of up to $2,000 after six months of employment
- Metro benefits of up to $130 per month
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts
- Mental health support through Spring Health and an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
