Public Policy Specialist - Energy and Environment; Hybrid​/Remote Reston, Virginia

Overview

PUBLIC POLICY SPECIALIST – Energy and Environment. The role supports federal clients such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of the Interior (DOI), and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on current and emerging energy and environmental policy issues. The position is located in Reston, VA, with flexibility for telework and is available immediately.

• Interact directly with clients within the EPA, DOI, and NRC, among other agencies.
• Assist in compiling, drafting, formatting, and editing documents related to Federal agency rule makings.
• Synthesize information from rule making documents, literature, and other technical reports.
• Analyze and summarize public comments on proposed rules.
• Attend intra-agency meetings and working groups and support document clearance processes.
• Assess the costs and benefits of proposed regulations.
• Draft reports, manuals, guidance, and regulatory language.
• Quickly take on varied projects for multiple clients.
• Provide other technical and administrative support to clients as requested.

• Master’s Degree in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural or physical science, public policy, government, or related subjects.
• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required per Federal contracts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance.

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and exercise time management to work on multiple tasks under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MS Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Academic or work experience in policy research and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing.
• Regulatory research skills.
• Understanding of the Federal rule making process.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. Reasonable accommodations are available, including for disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities. We will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

Pay Range: $60,967.00 – $ (Reston, VA).