Early Career Policy Principal -DMEE

• →Develop and execute strategies for state-level regulatory and gubernatorial engagements. 
• →Conduct research on state-specific energy outlooks, political landscapes, and stakeholders to inform strategic approaches. 
• →Build, maintain, and own relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, coalitions, industry experts, and regulators. 
• →Represent United in front of decision-makers and communicate our policy priorities effectively.  
• →Use project management tools and systems effectively to deliver success on both short and long-term goals.  
• →Maintain and organize information to contribute to program knowledge management and retention.  
• →Communicate campaign progress, outcomes, and key metrics for internal and external stakeholders, including United’s member companies. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
• 3-6 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years of that experience in political analysis, campaigns, and/or issues advocacy. 
• Experience in the advanced energy industry is a plus.  
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate technical subject matter and to communicate key insights effectively to decision-makers.  
• Track record of successfully launching and managing multi-stakeholder programs or campaigns.  
• Independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; candidates must be very comfortable working with colleagues in a remote environment, owning new projects, managing their own calendar, and delivering on high expectations.  
• Strong interpersonal skills required; candidates must be able to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, industry experts, and regulators. 
• Existing relationships – or a demonstrated ability to quickly build relationships – with senior leaders in the energy sector.  
• Experience managing confidential information and intelligence. 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, required—inclusive of public speaking. 
• Entrepreneurial sensibility comfortable with high levels of ambiguity and fluidity. 

• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25%).   

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time; reach with hands and arms; may need to balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, walk up and down stairs.

Job type: Full-time, regular (residence in the U.S. required)  

Location: Remote  

Start date: June – July 2026 

Salary: Starting at $75,000

Advanced Energy United Perks include:  

•    Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families 

•    Medical premiums covered for employees at 100%  

•    Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care   

•    Profit Sharing opportunities, and annual merit-based compensation increases  

•    $75/month personal wellness reimbursement  

•    $50/month phone stipend   

•    Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up  

•    Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure  

•    Parental Leave  

•    Tuition Reimbursement, and professional development reimbursement  

•    401(k) plan (with matching incentives)  

•    WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DMV employees) 

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@advancedenergyunited.org. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.