Director

Advanced Energy United

. Lead development and implementation of strategies to accelerate Texas’s clean energy transition in the electric and transportation sectors .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement within the clean energy sector, with strong capabilities in communication, relationship-building, and strategic development. Proficient in drafting persuasive documents and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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Policy AdvocacyStakeholder EngagementStrategic DevelopmentCommunication SkillsRelationship-Building

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Hard Skills

Public PolicyLegislative StrategyRegulatory PolicyAdvanced Energy TechnologiesReport WritingPresentation DevelopmentConsensus BuildingProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingIntellectual CuriosityInitiativeFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Lobbyist ManagementCommunications OutreachMedia Engagement

Industry Keywords

Clean EnergyTransportation PolicyTexas Energy TransitionLegislative EngagementCoalition Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and implementation of strategies to accelerate Texas’s clean energy transition in the electric and transportation sectors
Achieve short- and long-term legislative, administrative, and regulatory policy objectives
Build and maintain relationships with legislative and administrative decision makers in Texas
Develop and execute Advanced Energy United’s Texas strategy
Collaborate with regulatory and policy teams to expand markets for the advanced energy industry
Educate decision makers and candidates about advanced energy technologies
Facilitate member company engagement in policy advocacy
Work with member companies to develop policy positions and reach consensus
Manage lobbyist and consultant relationships and legislative or communications engagement
Organize lobby days, legislator and candidate education, earned media, and participation in legislative, regulatory, and administrative processes
Maintain relationships with coalition partners, allies, and legislative and administrative staff
Coordinate advocacy efforts with coalition allies
Create reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other education and advocacy materials
Draft comments and testimony and deliver verbal presentations
Identify earned media opportunities with the communications team, including press statements, media interviews, blog posts, webinars, and showcases
Travel as needed, up to 30%, for advocacy days, stakeholder meetings, communications outreach, and related efforts
Report to the Central Region Managing Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, economics, engineering or arts and sciences preferred, or comparable experience
Master’s degree in a relevant area is a plus
Interest in energy and transportation issues and understanding of policy advocacy
Entrepreneurial approach and flexible attitude
Ability to operate independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to independently draft clear, comprehensive, and persuasive written documents
Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, excellent listening, and problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and commitment to achieving goals
Ability to engage members, customers, and funders and communicate Advanced Energy United’s value proposition
Sense of humor and willingness to keep learning
Must be willing to travel
Must reside in or around Austin, Texas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work and flexible schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Medical premiums covered for employees at 100%
Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care
Profit sharing opportunities and annual merit-based compensation increases
$75/month personal wellness reimbursement
$50/month phone stipend
Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up
Accrued Paid Time Off
11 federal holidays
Annual end-of-year closure
Parental Leave
Professional development reimbursement
401(k) plan with matching incentives
WMATA Transit Smart Benefits for DC, MD, and VA employees