Senior Associate, Electricity Program
Position Title: Senior Associate, Electricity Program
Reports To: Director, Electricity Program
Type: Full-time, 1-year contract
Location: Remote; flexible within the U.S.
ABOUT CATF
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero-emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.
ROLE
The Senior Associate will play an important role in the implementation of CATF’s Electricity Program strategies. The role of the Senior Associate is to develop and advocate for electricity sector policies in collaboration with CATF’s advocacy and communications teams, and other teams operating in the region. The Senior Associate will be responsible for written reports, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy across a broad region and will help advance CATF’s policy activities and priorities at both the U.S. national and state levels.
Substantive policy work includes (a) monitoring and evaluation of existing policies and policy concepts, (b) developing new policies, (c) planning and executing advocacy together with the relevant CATF teams, and (d) supporting technical capacity building for implementation of regulations. It will also include collaboration with allied NGO, industry, expert, and government-based stakeholders.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide in-house expertise on electricity sector policy, advocacy and related topics, particularly focused on the U.S. state and federal policy and regulatory ecosystems.
- Identify, synthesize, and communicate key technical and economic trends across the electricity sector, including industry players, government organizations, and regional markets.
- Conduct policy research, delivering informed analysis regarding their contribution to the U.S. electricity sector.
- Collaborate closely with the U.S. Advocacy team (federal, state, policy impact, and legal) on policy and advocacy activities.
- Proactively engage external stakeholders, including federal and state policymakers, industry leaders, and NGOs, to drive policy and advocacy activities aligned with CATF’s Electricity’s strategy, projects, and initiatives in liaison with the U.S. Advocacy Team.
- Serve as spokesperson on electricity sector policy matters, representing CATF at high-level meetings, conferences, and public forums.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with CATF teams to ensure initiatives are aligned with the organization’s goals and contribute to decarbonization efforts.
Skills and Qualifications
- 4+ years of electricity-sector experience.
- Subject matter expertise in electricity sector regulation, integrated resource planning, and market design are preferred, but candidates without are encouraged to apply.
- Successful lobbying/advocacy experience a plus.
- Proven skills and experience working in a team, managing projects with tight deadlines in a collaborative way.
- Self-starter who enjoys taking initiative and helping others.
- Consistent follow-through, strong organizational skills, and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
- Capable of working and collaborating in a virtual office environment; willingness to travel occasionally.
- Passion for CATF’s mission.
COMPENSATION AND LOCATION
This is a full-time, remote 1-year contract position, with location flexible within the United States. CATF offers an excellent benefits package (details available on our careers page) and an annual salary range of $85,000-$105,000 dependent on skills and experience.