Policy and Market Intelligence Principal – Transmission Program

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with United’s state, regional, and federal teams to achieve both short-term and long-term policy objectives in critical states across legislative, regulatory, administrative, wholesale market, and regional transmission authority domains.

• Organize events to engage members directly with decision-makers.

• Actively participate in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative activities.

• Cultivate and sustain strong working relationships with coalition partners, allies, media, and essential legislative, regulatory, and administrative personnel.

• Partner with United’s communications team to identify and leverage opportunities to highlight stories related to transmission, which includes drafting press releases, writing blog articles, and engaging in webinars.

• Create and oversee the Transmission Possible newsletter and resource hub.

• Travel as required (up to 25%) to specific states for staff training, advocacy days, meetings with key allies and stakeholders, communications outreach, and industry events. This involves representing United on panels, in meetings, and with media.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of professional experience, with a minimum of two years focused on the clean energy sector.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or Communications) or relevant comparable experience.

• A foundational understanding of utility regulation and the state energy decision-making landscape.

• Ability to think strategically and politically, even in technical settings.

• Experience in coalition participation and engagement with state legislative or regulatory processes.

• An entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable attitude, and capability to function in a remote work environment.

• Proficiency in managing multiple projects in a dynamic setting.

• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to comprehend highly technical information and convey it to diverse audiences.

• Intellectual curiosity, an inquisitive disposition, and outstanding listening and problem-solving abilities.

• A results-driven individual with a strong work ethic, proven initiative, and dedication to achieving objectives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work and flexible scheduling options.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.

• 100% coverage of medical premiums for employees.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Opportunities for profit sharing and annual merit-based salary increases.

• $75/month reimbursement for personal wellness expenses.

• $50/month phone allowance.

• Up to $200 reimbursement for home office setup costs.

• Accrued paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Professional development reimbursement options.

• 401(k) plan with matching incentives.

• WMATA Transit Smart Benefits for employees in DC, MD, and VA.