Assistant Secretary of Energy

Job Description

Job Description - Assistant Secretary of Energy (260004R4)

Assistant Secretary of Energy - (260004R4)

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

• Lead the coordination of energy policy initiatives across EEA agencies, including the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP).
• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day development and implementation of strategic energy policy priorities in collaboration with the Undersecretary of Energy.
• Develop policy memoranda, executive briefings, presentations, legislative proposals, and regulatory recommendations for executive leadership.
• Lead cross-agency working groups to develop, implement, and advance clean energy policies and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct and oversee analysis of complex energy policy, legislative, and regulatory issues to support informed decision-making.
• Review and evaluate agency policies, programs, legislation, and regulations to ensure alignment with administration priorities.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with municipalities, utilities, industry representatives, environmental organizations, state agencies, and other external stakeholders to advance clean energy objectives.
• Represent the Undersecretary and Executive Office in meetings with internal leadership, partner agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic project management for high-priority energy initiatives, ensuring timely execution of administration priorities.
• Recommend policy priorities, resource needs, and project management strategies to support the successful implementation of energy programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and senior staff across EEA to align energy initiatives with broader environmental, decarbonization, resilience, and climate priorities.

• Extensive knowledge of energy policy, clean energy initiatives, decarbonization strategies, and the regulatory landscape affecting the energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and implementing complex public policy, legislation, and regulatory initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-agency initiatives and build collaborative partnerships among government agencies, utilities, municipalities, industry, and environmental organizations.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex policy issues and develop strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level policy memoranda, presentations, briefing materials, and reports.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical and policy issues to diverse audiences.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting,…