Policy Principal – Enabling Building Electrification, Affordability

Advanced Energy United

. Work with state, regional, and federal teams to execute short- and long-term policy goals across legislative, regulatory, and administrative venues .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with state, regional, and federal teams to execute short- and long-term policy goals across legislative, regulatory, and administrative venues
Draft regulatory comments, legislative testimony, presentations, fact sheets, and other written and visual materials
Deliver verbal presentations as requested
Develop and maintain relationships with staff, member companies, allies, and legislative, regulatory, and administrative staff
Work with the communications team to identify earned media opportunities, including op-eds and editorial board meetings
Coordinate coalition efforts and represent United and its members on coalition calls
Support and organize education sessions, coalition meetings, decisionmaker meetings, and stakeholder outreach
Travel up to 25% to targeted states for trainings, advocacy days, stakeholder meetings, communications outreach, and industry events
Represent United on panels, in meetings, and with media
Provide policy insight, strategy, and experience to on-the-ground teams focused on gas transition, building electrification, electric affordability, utility planning, and ratemaking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
4 to 6 years of professional experience, with at least two focused in clean energy and utility policy
Baseline understanding of utility regulation and state energy decision-making environments
Ability to think strategically and politically in technical venues
Experience participating in coalitions and engaging with state legislative or regulatory processes
Entrepreneurial approach and flexible attitude
Ability to operate in a remote environment
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to digest highly technical information and translate it for audiences of different backgrounds
Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and commitment to achieving goals
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to travel to meet with members, stakeholders, and decisionmakers
Residence in the U.S. required

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
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 DMV employees