Policy Associate

Policy Associate
Alliance to Save Energy

Summary:
The Policy Associate is responsible for supporting the Policy and Communications team on tasks related to federal policy, including legislative tracking and analysis, writing facts sheets and position briefs and managing the Policy & Programs Building Envelope Technologies Subcommittee. He/she will also support the Alliance’s strategic initiatives as needed. This individual will report directly to the VP of Policy & Research and will be expected to work collaboratively across the organization and with a myriad of external stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Policy & Communications team’s point-person on transportation and built environment related topics, with responsibilities to include: reading reports, attending hearings and meetings, keeping the team informed of legislative and political developments, and assisting in developing legislative proposals for next generation policies.
• Manage the Policy & Programs Building Envelope Technologies Subcommittee, including managing the Committee roster, scheduling meetings, developing meeting materials, managing logistical arrangements and drafting meeting minutes;
• Track all energy-productivity related federal legislation, including development of bill summaries and legislation side-by-side comparison documents;
• Contribute to or lead the preparation of whitepapers, reports, fact sheets, and similar products in support of Alliance federal policy efforts;
• Draft audience-specific messaging and frame Alliance positions for presentations, talking points, and speeches on energy efficiency topics and legislation for use by senior policy staff.
• Contribute media content regularly to the Alliance website and newsletter (i.e., blog posts, articles, other media pieces, etc.).
• Assist in the development of Alliance positions on federal legislative proposals and rulemakings.
• Manage the planning and execution of Congressional Education Day and congressional briefings;
• Provide management or analytical support to Alliance strategic initiatives (e.g., SEI and transportation) as requested;
• Represent the Alliance at meetings with fellow energy efficiency advocates and on Capitol Hill, and,
• Provide administrative support to the senior policy staff on projects and policy initiatives as needed, including scheduling congressional meetings, webinars, etc.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in energy or environmental studies, political science, government relations, public policy or related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software, and database software.
• Experience with energy issues.
• Self-motivation and ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines for numerous simultaneous activities.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a team environment.
• Experience communicating and interacting with stakeholders from a variety of countries and cultures.

Preferred Experience or Skills:
• Experience and skill with quantitative, economic, and/or technical analysis.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency policies and programs (e.g., utility regulation and programs, building codes and appliance standards, efficiency financing) and technologies.
• Experience working with a range of partners with different perspectives.
• Experience with grant writing and grant reporting.

Compensation:
Annual salary for this position is $40,000. The Alliance offers a generous benefits package and a comfortable work environment in downtown Washington, DC convenient to Metro.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume – in a single file – via the following link to apply for this position: https://rn11.ultipro.com/NEO1000/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=69
Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.