Policy Principal - Decision Maker Education & Engagement

About Advanced Energy United

Advanced Energy United educates, engages, and advocates for policies that allow our member companies to compete to repower our economy with 100% clean energy. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to achieve this goal. The businesses we represent are lowering consumer costs, creating thousands of new jobs every year, and providing the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable energy and transportation solutions. The U.S. market for advanced energy products and services reached nearly $375 billion in 2022. Together, we are united in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the United States.

If you’re an entrepreneurial, innovative, analytical and thoughtful person looking to make an impact in the clean energy space, United might be the perfect place for you to share your talents. Team members at United are given the trust and responsibility to make big things happen, and myriad opportunities to learn new skills, explore new issue areas, and work with a broad cross section of the clean energy community. Being a team member at United also means working with a talented and diverse group of people, some who bring decades of experience spanning advocacy, philanthropy, clean tech, government and more—and our collaborative approach means we get to learn from each other, expert and novice, every day. And while our organization is fully remote, we are proud of the people-focused culture we have built and the connectedness of our team.  

We work on serious issues, take our mission seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously.

Position Description

Advanced Energy United (United) is currently seeking a Policy Principal to join our Decision Maker Education and Engagement team (DMEE). 

The DMEE team assists state regulators, state energy office officials, and policymakers to better understand advanced energy products, services, and business models. Through National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and National Association of State Energy (NASEO) engagement, business roundtables, and educational forums, United educates key stakeholders about the benefits advanced energy technologies and services can provide to customers and helps to solve the challenges in obtaining these benefits.  

Reporting directly to the Policy Director, the Policy Principal will be responsible for strategizing, implementing, and managing state-level regulatory campaigns dedicated to ensuring key decision-makers understand the importance and value of clean energy. The ideal candidate has exceptional project management, relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills, as well as an ability to quickly assess and act upon political dynamics. Candidates should also possess an interest in—and working knowledge of—energy policy issues and related political dynamics. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, proactive, comfortable with ambiguity, and flexible. 

Candidates will need to travel to meet with key stakeholders on a regular basis. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the Policy Director and DMEE team in developing and executing strategies for state-level regulatory engagements 
• Conduct in-depth research on state-specific regulatory frameworks, political landscapes, and stakeholders to inform strategic approaches 
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, coalitions, industry experts and regulators  
• Build, organize and manage project management tools and systems 
• Maintain and organize information to contribute to program knowledge management and retention 
• Prepare reports and updates on campaign progress, outcomes, and key metrics for internal and external stakeholders 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• 4-6 years of professional experience, with at least some of that experience in policy analysis, campaigns, policy advocacy, and/or market analysis 
• Experience in the advanced energy industry or clean energy advocacy community is a plus.  
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate technical subject matter  
• Independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; candidates