Director, Policy

Primary Responsibilities:

Core EE Policy

• Work with senior leadership and staff to develop Alliance positions on policy issues, including federal and state legislation and rulemakings;
• Support the SVP and team in developing strategic plans for, and ensuring successful management of, the Policy & Programs, Tax, Buildings, and State & Local Committees;
• Serve as the Policy team’s point-person on grid, tax, appropriations and other issues, with responsibilities to include reading reports, attending hearings and meetings, keeping the team informed of legislative and political developments, and developing legislative proposals;
• Maintain and build relationships with Members of Congress and staff, government agencies, advocacy organizations, Alliance Associates and other energy policy stakeholders, with a focus on specific legislative opportunities and negotiations;
• Manage the implementation of the Alliance’s policy agenda, including drafting of position briefs and policy proposals;
• Ensure that all policy research produced and deployed by the Alliance, including statistics and legislative impact analysis, are correct and well-documented.

Active Efficiency

• Work with senior leadership and the Collaborative members to identify short and long-term policy goals and opportunities to advance active efficiency and achieve the Collaborative goal;
• Manage the Active Efficiency Policy Working Team, including developing and executing annual work plans, managing the team roster, and scheduling and managing meetings;
• Oversee tracking of all active efficiency related federal legislative and regulatory activity, including creation of fact sheets, side-by-sides and impact analyses;
• Develop policy-related content for the Collaborative website and work with communications to develop plans for promoting and highlighting the Policy Working Team’s deliverables.

50x50 Action Network

• Support the SVP by conducting legislative analysis and recommendations on items related to transportation and 50x50 priorities.

Development

• Manage foundation contracts related to policy work, including budget development, fulfillment of grant requirements, financial tracking, and funder relations/reports.
• Develop proposals both proactively and in response to requests from foundations, government agencies and corporate entities to fund energy efficiency activities.

Education Required: Graduate degree – or comparable relevant experience - in policy advocacy, government affairs, legislative affairs, or related relevant area.