Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Program
About The Position
The Senior Policy Analyst will work in the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Program. The role’s portfolio includes electricity and the AI and energy nexus, along with other energy topics as needed. The program brings together political leaders and policy experts to develop reports and recommendations and works with public- and private-sector stakeholders and officials to advance policy objectives. This versatile position handles multiple tasks, learns about new and evolving policy issues, interacts with policy experts and political leaders, and leads stakeholder engagement. The analyst conducts research and leads the drafting of major written products, blogs, and other materials. The role also supports stakeholder engagement, communications, and the Energy Program’s development work, including grant proposals and reports.
Requirements
- Strong policy background with knowledge of the energy and environmental landscape, key stakeholders, and technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years of work experience, or a relevant advanced degree and at least 1 year of work 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 overlapping deadlines while maintaining thoroughness and accuracy.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
Nice To Haves
- Policy background in the electricity sector or power markets and/or topics related to AI and energy is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on energy and environmental policy issues, focusing on electricity and the AI and energy nexus.
- Lead drafting of major written products, including white papers, reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets.
- Lead research and drafting of blogs and similar products.
- Participate in and support engagement with stakeholders, senior fellows, project principals, and BPC task force members.
- Support communications activities by developing, writing, reviewing, and editing collateral, including social media and other digital content.
- Work with BPC’s development team to draft grant proposals and reports and support other donor management needs.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, with three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with an annual BPC contribution; plans cover in-network preventive care and prescription drugs.
- Dental and vision coverage through MetLife, with no-cost options for employees and their families.
- 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary and a 2% non-elective employer contribution, both after 90 days of employment.
- Paid time off, 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
Senior
