Policy Associate - Virginia
Quick Summary
About Advanced Energy United Advanced Energy United is a national industry association representing businesses that provide the full range of advanced energy and transportation solutions.
Responsibilities
~1 min readRequirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 0-3 years of professional experience, preferably in policy analysis, campaigns, and/or policy advocacy.
- Experience working on advocacy or policy affecting the advanced energy industry is a plus.
- A commitment to and track record of work that aligns with United’s Core Values.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate technical subject matter to inform communication with decisionmakers.
- Independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; candidates must be very comfortable working with colleagues in a remote environment, creating new projects, learning about upcoming technologies in the advanced energy sector, managing their own calendar, and delivering on high expectations.
- Strong interpersonal skills required; candidates must be able to successfully support productive relationships with member companies, 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.
- Willingness to travel as needed outside of the Richmond area (up to 15%).
Start date: November/December 2027
Salary: Starting at $64,000
What We Offer
~2 min read• Remote work and flexible schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care
• Profit sharing opportunities and annual merit-based compensation increases
• $75/month personal wellness reimbursement
• $100/month Technology subsidy
• Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up
• Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure
• 12 Weeks of 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 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.
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- November 6, 2026
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