Policy Analyst, Energy Program
About The Position
The Policy Analyst will support activities for BPC’s Energy Program, a fast-moving team developing pragmatic and durable federal, regional, and state policies to help ensure the nation’s energy supplies are reliable, affordable, and clean. The program covers electricity, carbon management, natural gas and other fuels, energy infrastructure permitting and siting, energy innovation, AI and energy, critical minerals, and tax incentives and regulation. It brings together political leaders and experts to produce reports and policy recommendations and works with stakeholders to advance policy objectives. This versatile role involves learning about new and evolving policy issues and interacting with policy experts and political leaders. The analyst conducts research, develops written products, supports stakeholder engagement and events, contributes to communications and donor-related work, and mentors interns. The position is hybrid, with staff working in the office Tuesday through Thursday and having the option to work from home Monday and Friday. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
Requirements
- Strong policy background with knowledge of the energy and climate policy landscape, key stakeholders, and technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in policy, analysis, or business; or a master’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience.
- Excellent quantitative and research skills.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong team player with a collaborative spirit.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with often overlapping deadlines while maintaining thoroughness and accuracy.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Policy background in electricity, nuclear, and/or geothermal energy.
- Experience preferably in policy, analysis, or business.
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 the 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 and 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, including an HSA-eligible plan with an annual BPC contribution; plans cover in-network preventive care at 100% and include prescription drugs.
- Dental and vision coverage through MetLife, including no-cost options for employees and their families.
- 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary, plus a 2% non-elective employer contribution, after 90 days of employment.
- PTO including 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
