Managing Director – Northeast

Advanced Energy United

. Lead development of political and policy strategies to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy and electrified transportation .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public policy development and advocacy, particularly in clean energy and transportation sectors. Proven ability to lead and manage remote teams while engaging stakeholders and building strategic relationships.

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Public Policy DevelopmentClean Energy AdvocacyTeam Management in Remote EnvironmentPolitical Campaign ExperienceStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Policy Strategy DevelopmentLegislative Process ParticipationProject Budget ManagementConsensus BuildingAdvocacy Team Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIntellectual CuriosityFlexibilityStrong Work Ethic

Industry Keywords

Clean EnergyElectrified TransportationPolitical StrategyAdvocacyCoalition Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of political and policy strategies to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy and electrified transportation
Identify future venues for policy and political success in targeted states
Manage a geographically dispersed advocacy team and lobbyists
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies across legislative, regulatory, and administrative venues
Work with members to develop consensus on policy positions
Facilitate member calls and lead policy discussions
Ensure high-quality member engagement through decision-maker engagement, lobby days, candidate education, earned media, and expert testimony
Participate in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative processes
Build relationships with coalition partners, philanthropy, allies, and government staff
Represent United to funders and member prospects and help raise funds
Develop relationships with regional decision-makers and understand regional levers of power
Travel up to 30% to targeted states for advocacy days, conferences, stakeholder meetings, staff development, and other United business

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
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop an internal team and work collaboratively across project teams
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, excellent listening, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage a project budget and financials
Strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and commitment to achieving goals
Must reside in the United States

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, and an 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