Managing Director – Central

Advanced Energy United

. Oversee a team of advocates and shape policy advocacy strategies in the Central U.S.

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public policy advocacy, particularly in clean energy and transportation sectors, with a strong ability to lead and manage remote teams while developing and executing multi-year strategies. Engages effectively with diverse stakeholders, including members, funders, and decision-makers, to drive policy change and achieve organizational goals.

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Public Policy AdvocacyTeam Management in Remote EnvironmentClean Energy Sector ExperiencePolitical Campaign ExperienceStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Policy Strategy DevelopmentProject Budget ManagementLegislative Process EngagementCampaign DevelopmentConsensus Building

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsStrong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIntellectual CuriosityFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or Economics

Industry Keywords

Clean EnergyElectrified TransportationAdvocacy StrategiesLegislative ProcessesCoalition Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a team of advocates and shape policy advocacy strategies in the Central U.S. region
Lead member engagement in the region
Develop and implement multi-year strategies and campaigns to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy and electrified transportation
Lead development of political and policy strategies and identify future venues for policy and political success in targeted states
Manage a geographically dispersed advocacy team and lobbyists on the ground
Collaborate across United’s policy team on short- and long-term policy objectives in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Wisconsin
Engage in legislative, regulatory, and administrative processes, including governor’s offices
Develop consensus with members on policy positions and facilitate member calls and policy discussions
Conduct member engagement through decision-maker engagement, lobby days, candidate education, earned media, and expert testimony
Participate in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative processes as needed
Maintain relationships with coalition partners, philanthropy, allies, and legislative, regulatory, and administrative staff
Represent United before funders and member prospects and help raise funds
Build relationships with regional decision-makers and leverage the advanced energy industry to affect policy change
Travel for advocacy days, conferences, stakeholder meetings, staff development, and other United efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s and/or Advanced degree; Political Science, Public Policy, or Economics preferred, or applicable comparable experience
Minimum of ten years of professional experience in public policy, with a portion of that engagement in the clean energy or transportation sector
Experience managing a team in a remote environment
Viewed as a subject matter expert in a specific focus area
Political campaign or organizing experience, preferably in the clean energy advocacy space
Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to operate independently
Ability to engage members, customers, and funders, and sell United and its value proposition to those audiences
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop an internal team and work collaboratively across project teams
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage a project budget and financials
Performance-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and commitment to achieving goals
Candidates should be creative and flexible, with the ability to develop and execute strategies while working in multiple venues with diverse stakeholders
Ability to travel frequently; travel up to 30% to targeted states
Strong preference for residence in the Midwest or Central Plains States

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Annual merit-based compensation increases
$75/month personal wellness reimbursement
$50/month phone stipend
Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up
Paid Time Off including accrual, 11 Federal Holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure
Parental Leave
Professional development reimbursement
401(k) plan with matching incentives
WMATA Transit SmartBenefits for DC, MD, VA employees only
Fully remote work arrangement