Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Affordability

We are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst with a focus on Energy Affordability to provide technical leadership on utility regulation, electricity markets, energy efficiency, and emerging energy challenges such as data center load growth. In this position you will report to the Manager, Sustainability/Advocacy to identify and advocate for opportunities to reduce costs, improve consumer outcomes, and strengthen public participation in energy decision-making. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

Serving as a subject matter expert on utility regulation, ratepayer impacts, and energy affordability issues; Analyzing utility rate cases, integrated resource plans, transmission and distribution investment proposals, and other regulatory proceedings to identify consumer impacts and opportunities to improve affordability; Identifying opportunities where consumer engagement, public comments, storytelling, coalition advocacy, or other interventions can influence regulatory and policy outcomes; Developing recommendations for Consumer Reports' participation in regulatory proceedings, legislative initiatives, and public policy campaigns; Translating complex technical and regulatory issues into clear, accessible materials for consumers, policymakers, and media; Advocating before Congress, various federal agencies, public utility commissions and other state/local-level entities as required; Writing and transmitting letters, regulatory comments, legislative alerts, and reports; Participating in media interviews to help get CR's message to the public; Collaborating across teams within the Consumer Impact division to maximize impact; Developing strong, ongoing relationships with partners in other CR divisions, including those on content and research/testing teams; Leveraging external advocacy partners and coalitions to make progress toward objectives

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; Minimum 5 years on utility regulation, energy policy, utility economics, public utility commission proceedings, energy markets, or related fields; Strong quantitative and analytical skills; Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively with individuals, groups, and organizations with varying interests; Strong analytical, communications, and persuasion skills; Ability to translate complex technical issues into effective policy recommendations, advocacy strategies, and public-facing communications

Nice to have

Advanced degree in engineering, law, economics, or a related field; Analytical background in engineering, economics, law, utility regulation, or a related field

Benefits

Medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee; behavioral health coverage; family planning; generous 401K match