Policy Analyst, Energy Program

About the Role

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is seeking a Policy Analyst to support activities for BPC’s Energy Program. The Energy team focuses on the development of pragmatic and durable federal, regional, and state policies to ensure the nation’s energy supplies are reliable, affordable, and clean. The program's portfolio includes electricity, carbon management, natural gas and other fuels, energy infrastructure permitting and siting, energy innovation, AI and energy, critical minerals, and tax incentives and regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on a range of energy issues.
• Draft major written work products, including articles, white papers, reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets.
• Participate in and support engagement with stakeholders and policy officials.
• Work with events team and program staff to organize private and public convenings.
• Support communications activities, including developing, reviewing, and editing materials and assisting with social media and other digital communications and outreach.
• Work with BPC’s development team to draft grant proposals, grant reports, and support other donor management needs.
• Mentor and oversee the work of interns who support the Energy Program team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong policy background with knowledge of the energy and climate policy landscape, key stakeholders, and technologies.
• Policy background in electricity, nuclear, and/or geothermal energy is a plus.
• Excellent quantitative and research skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
• Strong team player with a collaborative spirit.
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with often overlapping deadlines while maintaining a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in policy, analysis or business; OR
• Master’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience.