Entry Level Policy Associate

Position Description Advanced Energy United is currently seeking a candidate with strong project execution skills and excellent writing and oral communications skills with interest and/or experience in clean energy policy for an entry-level Associate position. The Associate will support a variety of activities across the organization, including decisionmaker meeting and event planning and execution and educating decision-makers about advanced energy. The Associate will also help Advanced Energy United track regulatory policy developments around the country using the Insight Engine software platform, providing up-to-date policy intelligence. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with an interest in policy and clean energy, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail. Candidates should be creative and flexible, with the ability to move between projects as needed to support Advanced Energy United’s work in a wide variety of areas. Candidates will need to have the ability to travel to meet with Advanced Energy United members and decision makers. Responsibilities Contribute to Advanced Energy United project teams in executing priority projects. Prepare and assist in the execution of meetings and events. Assist in the drafting and creation of conference panels, presentations, and other written and visual materials, and deliver verbal presentations as requested. Act as project manager on a variety of tasks, create and track tasks, ensure teammates have resources they need to accomplish work. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Advanced Energy United staff, members, partners, as well as key decision makers. Track, analyze, and summarize regulatory policy developments around the country, providing intelligence and insights. Execute research on assigned topics and deliver clear and concise results to inform decision-making. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 0 to 3 years of applicable work experience Experience with the advanced energy industry is a plus Strong interpersonal skills required; candidates must be able to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with members, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and other key contacts Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; candidates must be very comfortable working in an environment with remote colleagues, creating new projects, building their own calendar, and delivering on high expectations Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, required—inclusive of public speaking Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills Strong project execution skills, including attention to detail Comfort working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects at the same time Experience in advancing a policy agenda and/or working with business leaders is a plus Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25%) Physical Requirements 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 Location: Remote - Must reside in the U.S. Start date: May 2026 Salary: Starting at $72,000 Advanced Energy United Perks Include: • Remote work and flexible schedule • 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 • Professional development reimbursement • 401(k) plan (with matching incentives) • WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DC, MD, VA 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 [email protected]. 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.