Senior Policy Principal, Northeast

Advanced Energy United

6d•Remote

About The Position

Advanced Energy United is seeking a Senior Policy Principal to lead legislative and political engagement in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This role involves building relationships with decision-makers, executing strategy, and collaborating with team members to achieve policy outcomes that accelerate the energy transition and expand markets for the advanced energy industry. The position focuses on advancing transmission solutions, strengthening the electric grid for electric vehicles, and maximizing energy efficiency and demand response technologies in the New England region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or Communications focus preferred) or applicable comparable experience; Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in legislative policy development, campaign work, or organizing in the energy sector; working with business leaders is a plus.
A strong preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in New York.
Interest in energy and transportation issues and an understanding of the importance of policy advocacy to advance an organizational agenda.
Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in professional settings leading team efforts toward an agreed upon goal, and being responsible for delivering quality finished products.
Excellent interpersonal relationship-building and communications skills, both written and verbal.
Must be willing to travel (up to 20%).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
Working knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes.
Experience with energy policy specifically is a plus.
Familiarity with political processes and excitement about engaging in the political side of policy-making.
Experience working with business leaders is a plus.
Strong preference for candidates residing in the Northeast region, preferably Boston.

Responsibilities

Lead Advanced Energy United’s work in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, working collaboratively with United policy team members on developing and implementing strategies to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy and electrified transportation, and meet short- and long-term policy objectives as part of United's policy portfolio. These could be legislative, administrative, or regulatory, or a mix of all three.
Work with Advanced Energy United member companies to develop policy positions and reach consensus on policy positions on key issues.
Manage lobbyist relationships on the ground and their engagement in legislative strategy and execution.
Organize member engagement opportunities through direct decision-maker engagement including lobby days, legislator and candidate education, earned media, and participation in legislative, regulatory, and administrative processes, as needed.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with coalition partners, allies, and key legislative and administrative staff. Engage in coordination and advocacy efforts with coalition allies in support of clean energy goals.
Create reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other written and visual materials needed for education and advocacy efforts and deliver verbal presentations as necessary.
Work with our communications team to identify opportunities for Advanced Energy United to seek earned media coverage. Draft press statements, do media interviews, write blog posts, participate in webinars, and create opportunities to showcase advanced energy.
Travel on an as needed basis (up to 30%) within Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island and occasionally elsewhere, for advocacy days, meetings with key allies and stakeholders, communications outreach, and other efforts on behalf of Advanced Energy United.