Associate, Federal Policy

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on current and emerging energy technologies and practices, and how these efforts enable federal and state resilience goals.
• Synthesize findings into clear briefings, white papers, and memos.
• Analyze federal, state, and local energy policies, research reports, and utility regulatory proceedings.
• Support the analysis and development of Department of Defense (DoD) energy and climate resilience strategies.
• Assist in drafting high-quality client deliverables, including strategic reports, white papers, technical briefing decks, and project roadmaps in collaboration with senior team members.
• Provide structured support to senior team members in meeting preparation, deliverable production, and task tracking.
• Maintain organized project records.
• Participate in virtual and in-person workshop coordination, applying industry-leading event tools and techniques under the direction of senior team members.
• Assist in engaging, building, and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, including military officials, state/local government representatives, utilities, NGOs, and private sector clean energy companies.
• Support energy and climate partnerships between private corporations, government agencies, and the national security enterprise, capturing and recording client needs during engagements.

• Bachelor's degree required (ideally in public policy, environmental studies, engineering, international relations, communications, or a related field)
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in energy, defense, or homeland security
• Professional experience working with the DoD, DOE, utilities, NGOs focused on energy, or state level energy offices, preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write clearly and proofread client-facing materials.
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities, with a strong capacity to manage multiple tasks and coordinate project timelines independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A track record of adaptability, collaborative engagement, and team-building.
• Self-motivated, curious, and resourceful to solve complex problems when guidelines are broad or answers are not readily present.

Demonstrates expertise in conducting qualitative and quantitative research on energy technologies and policies, with strong capabilities in drafting high-quality client deliverables and maintaining organized project records. Engages effectively with diverse stakeholders to support energy and climate resilience strategies.

• Energy Policy Analysis
• Research Synthesis
• Client Deliverable Production
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Management

• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
• Policy Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Data Synthesis

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Adaptability
• Team Building

• Energy Technologies
• Department of Defense
• Climate Resilience
• Utilities
• Non-Governmental Organizations

• Event Coordination Tools
• Project Management Software