ACEEE Job Opening: Utility Policy Associate

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a leading national nonprofit energy efficiency research organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks an experienced person capable of leading projects focused on utility-sector energy efficiency programs/regulation and related federal energy efficiency policy. This position will primarily involve research and policy support on utility-related issues at the state, regional, and national levels, with occasional involvement in ACEEEs federal and state policy activities in other areas. ACEEE is dedicated to advancing and deploying energy efficiency technologies, policies, and programs as a means of promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection, and we seek someone well-qualified and enthusiastic about that mission.

Position Description:

ACEEE is looking for a seasoned, dynamic, self-motivated individual with up to seven years of experience and skills in conducting research and managing projects to support utility-related work, including those that will advance the ability to increase energy efficiency efforts within the existing constructs of the U.S. utility regulatory system. This will be a cross-cutting position working closely with ACEEEs Utilities and Federal & State Policy programs, but also with other ACEEE programs as necessary. ACEEE has a long history of engagement in the utility policy area, as noted by a many publications and technical and policy assistance provided to more than a dozen states.

The Utility-Policy Associate will support ACEEEs Utility Team work as well as be responsive to the Policy Teams general research, outreach, and communications needs. Responsibilities for this position include:

Undertake and autonomously manage successful research or outreach projects, from proposal-writing through research, coordination, and final publications. This includes work with specific states, cross-cutting work across multiple states, as well as work on federal utility-related policies.

Determine and document utility-sector energy efficiency best practices including policies and programs at the state and utility level. Help to compile and analyze data on utility spending, savings and program and policy implementation experience;

Actively communicate and advance energy-efficiency opportunities within the utility realm as broadly and creatively as possible using print media, blogs, other web resources, newsletters, presentations at regional and national forums, and one-on-one and small group communications.

Work with other staff to develop program priorities and work plans, and manage implementation of these work plans.

Assist with national and state policy work, particularly as relates to utilities

The position is full time and will be based in ACEEEs office in downtown Washington, D.C.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

1. Masters or equal professional degree from an accredited college or university in energy, policy, or other related field.

2. Up to seven years experience in energy and/or environmental field, including specific experience working on utility-related energy-efficiency programs and policy at the state or national level.

3. Familiarity with utility regulation and energy efficiency programs, policies and practices.

4. Demonstrated ability to develop and lead implementation of complex projects.

5. Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team. Proven ability to meet project deadlines.

6. Set of accomplishments that demonstrate leadership and an ability to have an impact in terms of advancing energy efficiency.

7. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and web-based communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

9. Zest for the challenge of working as part of a dynamic and growing organization in this field.

Timing: Position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus ACEEEs generous fringe benefit package.

To Apply: Please send a resume with cover letter and short writing sample to [email protected]. Please use Utility/Policy Energy Efficiency Associate in the subject header.

Julie Edwards
ACEEE
United States
http://aceee.org