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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing policy strategies, particularly in energy and utility sectors, while effectively managing teams and building relationships with policymakers. Proven ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly and lead multi-state legislative campaigns.
Highest-signal resume keywords
10+ Years Experience In State Or Federal PolicyStrong Leadership SkillsMulti-State Legislative Campaign DevelopmentExcellent Writing And Communication SkillsDeep Knowledge Of Energy Policy
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Hard Skills
Policy Strategy DevelopmentLegislative AffairsCoalition BuildingLobbying ComplianceGrant Proposal SupportBudget ManagementTechnical AssistanceQuality ControlMentorshipPolicy Product Oversight
Soft Skills
Emotional IntelligenceRelationship BuildingNonpartisan PositioningTeam ManagementAdaptability
Industry Keywords
Energy PolicyUtility RegulationConsumer Protection PolicyState Government ExperiencePolicymaker NetworksNGANCSLPublic Utilities CommissionsAdvocacyPolitical Sensitivity
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build and lead PowerLines’ Policy Team
- Develop and execute PowerLines’ policy strategy, particularly engagement with state policymakers
- Oversee team priorities, workflows, workstreams, quality control, mentorship, and hiring
- Serve on the executive leadership team and advise on policy issues, opportunities, developments, and strategy
- Develop annual policy strategy and 2027 multi-state campaign strategies
- Execute policy engagement with governors, state legislators, and state energy offices through partnership building, policymaker education, and technical assistance
- Vet consultants and lobbyists and oversee lobbying compliance
- Oversee policy products including playbooks, dashboards, issue briefs, written communications, testimony, and thought leadership
- Track utility regulatory policy developments and legislation nationwide
- Build relationships with policymaker networks and coalition partners
- Represent PowerLines in media inquiries, speaking opportunities, interviews, hearings, workshops, and roundtables
- Support donor communications, grant materials, and fundraising materials
- Coordinate with Regulatory and Communications teams on shared priorities and policy content
- Travel approximately 10 to 20 percent
- Report directly to the Founder and Executive Director
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of experience in state or federal policy, legislative affairs, or advocacy
- Experience managing, mentoring, and developing staff, including strong leadership skills and emotional intelligence
- Proven record of developing and executing multi-state legislative or policy campaigns that delivered results
- Strong relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, and policymaker networks such as NGA and NCSL
- Experience working across the political spectrum and keeping positions nonpartisan in a politically sensitive issue area
- Experience building and managing coalitions with diverse partners
- Comfort building systems and processes in a startup environment
- Excellent writer and communicator who can turn complex policy into clear products for policymakers and represent an organization in a diverse range of settings
- Comfort operating as both a senior strategic leader and a hands-on individual contributor on a small team in a rapidly growing organization
- Deep knowledge of energy, utility, or consumer protection policy, including how legislation interacts with utility regulation (preferred)
- Established relationships with consumer advocates, public utilities commissions, and regulatory networks (preferred)
- Experience working in or with state government, such as governor’s office, state legislator’s office, or other similar venues (preferred)
- Experience supporting grant proposals and funder reporting (preferred)
- Experience scoping and managing consultants, lobbyists, and budgets (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- 401k employer match
- Sick leave
- Health and wellness benefits