Policy Principal

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

📋 Description

• Assist the Policy Director and the DMEE team in educating and supporting commissioners, organizing regional and national educational forums, and developing and implementing state-specific strategies for decision-maker education and engagement.

• Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers and a diverse range of stakeholders, including advocacy organizations, industry specialists, and agency personnel.

• Design and spearhead educational initiatives across a portfolio of Central states, which includes evaluating and creating opportunities for knowledge enhancement and support.

• Aid DMEE’s Engagement team with tasks related to the Mid-America Regulatory Conference, encompassing decision-maker meetings, event organization, and conference participation.

• Perform comprehensive research on regulatory frameworks, energy technologies, and policies to guide strategic initiatives and educational content creation.

• Construct, organize, and manage project management tools and systems while maintaining and structuring information to enhance program knowledge management and retention.

• Compile reports and updates regarding program progress, outcomes, and key metrics for both internal and external stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a Master’s degree is advantageous.

• 4-6 years of professional experience, with a portion of that experience in policy and/or market analysis, policy advocacy, or government relations.

• Knowledge of the advanced energy sector, clean energy advocacy community, and/or state government or utilities.

• Proven ability to swiftly learn and navigate complex technical topics.

• Strong interpersonal skills are essential; candidates must be adept at developing and sustaining productive relationships with regulators and other key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy organizations, industry, and subject matter experts.

• Self-motivated independent worker with an entrepreneurial mindset; candidates should be very comfortable collaborating with colleagues in a remote setting, initiating new projects, managing their own schedules, and meeting high expectations.

• Experience handling confidential information and intelligence.

• Capability to collaborate across teams and functions to enhance DMEE’s impact throughout the organization.

• Exceptional listening and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required—this includes public speaking and facilitating discussions.

• Strong attention to detail and proven copy editing abilities in reports, presentations, and conference materials such as panel descriptions.

• Willingness to travel as necessary (up to 10%).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.

• 100% coverage of medical premiums for employees.

• Flexible spending plans for healthcare and dependent care.

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

• $75/month personal wellness reimbursement.

• $50/month phone stipend.

• Up to $200 reimbursement for home office setup.

• Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Holidays, and an annual year-end closure.

• Parental Leave.

• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development reimbursement.

• 401(k) plan with matching incentives.

• WMATA Transit Smart Benefits for DMV employees.