Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Affordability

Consumer Reports•Yonkers, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumer Reports (CR) is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst with a focus on Energy Affordability to provide technical leadership on utility regulation, electricity markets, energy efficiency, and emerging energy challenges such as data center load growth. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Sustainability/Advocacy to identify and advocate for opportunities to reduce costs, improve consumer outcomes, and strengthen public participation in energy decision-making. CR uses rigorous research, consumer insights, journalism, and policy expertise to inform purchase decisions, improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices. Our advocacy work ensures companies prioritize safety, fairness, and honesty; establishes strong pro-consumer policies and protections; and empowers people to raise their voices to create change. This is a hybrid position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in utility regulation, energy policy, utility economics, public utility commission proceedings, energy markets, or related fields.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively with individuals, groups, and organizations with varying interests.
Strong analytical, communications, and persuasion skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, law, economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert on utility regulation, ratepayer impacts, and energy affordability issues.
Analyze utility rate cases, integrated resource plans, transmission and distribution investment proposals, and other regulatory proceedings to identify consumer impacts and opportunities to improve affordability.
Identify opportunities where consumer engagement, public comments, storytelling, coalition advocacy, or other interventions can influence regulatory and policy outcomes.
Develop recommendations for Consumer Reports' participation in regulatory proceedings, legislative initiatives, and public policy campaigns.
Translate complex technical and regulatory issues into clear, accessible materials for consumers, policymakers, and media.
Advocate before Congress, various federal agencies, public utility commissions, and other state/local-level entities as required.
Write and transmit letters, regulatory comments, legislative alerts, and reports.
Participate in media interviews to help get CR’s message to the public.
Collaborate across teams within the Consumer Impact division to maximize impact.
Develop strong, ongoing relationships with partners in other CR divisions, including those on content and research/testing teams.
Leverage external advocacy partners and coalitions to make progress toward objectives.