Energy Policy Senior Vice President (Policy Analyst)

Department: Policy Research

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Description

Energy Policy Senior Vice President (Policy Analyst) | Washington Analysis 

Washington Analysis’ Policy Analysts provide independent and objective analysis and forecasting to the global investment community. Our team delivers actionable and timely research to our clients regarding the investment implications of legislative, regulatory, political, and legal developments.  
The Senior Vice President will research, analyze, and forecast for the institutional investment community energy public policy issues with a focus on oil and gas upstream, midstream, and downstream, as well as biofuels, autos, mining, energy tax, trade, sanctions, and geopolitics. Coverage will include, but is not limited to, key legislative initiatives, regulatory changes by key departments and agencies (e.g., EPA, DOE, DOI, DOT, Treasury, FERC), permitting and litigation, and energy antitrust concerns. The analyst will also respond to client inquiries on these and additional energy-related topics that would impact companies and commodity markets. The analyst will be responsible for producing written research and analysis, hosting topic-specific conference calls and events, and engaging directly with clients.  This is not an entry-level position. Candidates are expected to have at least 8 years of relevant experience. Compensation and title negotiable based on experience. This role offers hybrid/remote flexibility, but strong preference for candidates in the Washington, DC area. 

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 

• Identify and analyze energy-related public policy themes and developments emanating from lawmakers, regulators, and the courts that present actionable investment opportunities 
• Provide timely, forward-looking analysis of risks and opportunities affecting specific companies or subsectors within the energy and related commodity spaces 
• Publish research reports on the various topics that materially affect the analyst’s issue coverage universe  
• Host occasional events and conference calls with primary-source subject-matter experts on topics affecting energy and its related commodities 
• Speak and travel to meet with institutional investors one-on-one and in group settings  
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence research projects on tight deadlines

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise 

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 8 years of relevant work experience 
• Experience analyzing, writing, and presenting on public policy developments 
• Strong ability to communicate complex information effectively in writing and in person  
• Prior energy-focus public policy experience, either in institutional investment research, government, or outside stakeholder role (i.e., law firm, lobbying firm, trade association, advocacy group, think tank, advisory firm) 
• At least one of the following credentials a plus, though not required: advanced degree in public policy, JD, MBA, or CFA (or equivalent) 
• Knowledge of and interest in the financial markets 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within our team environment 
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help build and grow WA’s policy research business 

Benefits

• 20 days of Vacation
• 8 Sick Days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 10-11 Holidays a year
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance 
• Competitive Pay
• Annual Performance Bonus 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.