Entry Level Policy Associate - DMEE

• →Support the execution of state-level regulatory advocacy campaigns
• →Conduct research on state energy markets, political landscapes, policy developments, and key stakeholders to help inform advocacy strategies and campaign priorities.
• →Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, advocacy organizations, coalitions, industry stakeholders, and regulatory staff.
• →Support engagement with decision-makers and help communicate United’s policy

priorities clearly and professionally.

• → Use project management tools and internal systems to help track progress, manage deliverables, and support both short- and long-term campaign goals.
• →Maintain organized records and documentation to support program knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
• →Assist in preparing updates, reports, and presentations on campaign progress, outcomes, and key metrics for internal and external stakeholders, including United’s member companies.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• 0 to 3 years of applicable work experience, preferably in policy analysis, campaigns, and/or policy advocacy.
• Experience in the advanced energy industry or advocacy community.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate technical subject matter and to communicate key insights effectively to decision-makers.
• Independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; candidates must be very comfortable working with colleagues in a remote environment, creating new projects, managing their own calendar, and delivering on high expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills required; candidates must be able to successfully support productive relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, industry experts, and regulators.
• Experience managing confidential information and intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Entrepreneurial sensibility comfortable with high levels of ambiguity and fluidity
• Experience in advancing a policy agenda and/or working with business leaders is a plus
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 15%)

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 2026

Salary: Starting at $63,000