Associate Director, Energy Program

ounded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 17 years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.

With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.

BPC is committed to seeing its policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through BPC Action, its (c)(4) affiliate, BPC engages in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.

Mission:

• Build connections.

• Negotiate policy.

• Achieve bipartisan solutions.

• Improve lives.

BPC] is seeking a team member to plan and execute activities for BPC’s Energy Program. The successful candidate’s focus area(s) will be determined by the candidate’s expertise within the areas named below. BPC’s Energy Program brings together political leaders and policy experts to produce reports and recommendations and works with stakeholders and officials from both the private and public sectors to advance important policy objectives. The Associate Director position is versatile, and will work on a variety of tasks, often simultaneously. Candidates should be able to learn about new and evolving policy issues, interact with policy experts and political leaders, lead stakeholder engagement, and manage project timelines and workflows.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with senior BPC staff to establish project work plans, set strategic goals, and ensure execution of all project activities.
• Lead development of a research and policy development plan on a range of energy and environmental policy issues with a focus (depending on the candidate’s expertise and the needs of BPC) on a subset of the following topics : permitting reform; FERC-regulated utilities, infrastructure and markets; federal and state electric power regulation; natural gas production, transmission, distribution and use; climate and trade including border carbon adjustments; critical minerals; nuclear; voluntary carbon markets and carbon accounting.
• Plan activities and oversee deliverables for designated workstream(s), which will include delegating research and writing assignments to multiple policy analysts and working with a team to achieve project timelines.
• Draft and edit major written work products, including white papers, reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets.
• Lead engagement with stakeholders, senior fellows, project principals and BPC task force members, including convening roundtables, task force meetings, and other high-level project meetings.
• Support energy project communications activities, including developing, reviewing and editing collateral. Support communications activities, including developing, writing, reviewing and editing collateral, including assisting with social media and other digital content
• Work with development team to draft grant proposals, grant reports, and support other donor management needs.

QUALIFICATIONS for Associate Director

• Strong policy background in one or more of the listed policy subtopics with knowledge of the energy and environmental policy landscape, key stakeholders, and technologies
• Relevant advanced degree (or equivalent)
• At least 4-6 years relevant experience, with some management experience preferred
• Excellent quantitative and research skills
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
• Strong team player with a collaborative spirit
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with often overlapping deadlines while maintaining a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $140,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.