Senior Associate, Electricity Program

TL;DR

Senior Associate, Electricity Program: Develop and advocate for electricity sector policies in collaboration with advocacy and communications teams with an accent on U.S. national and state levels. Focus on monitoring existing policies, developing new ones, executing advocacy, and supporting technical capacity building for regulations.

Location: Remote; flexible within the U.S.

Salary: $85,000-$105,000

Company

Nonprofit organization catalyzing rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and climate-protecting technologies through research, advocacy, and private sector partnerships.

What you will do

• Provide in-house expertise on electricity sector policy, advocacy, and related topics, focused on U.S. state and federal policy and regulatory ecosystems.
• Identify, synthesize, and communicate key technical and economic trends across the electricity sector, including industry players, government organizations, and regional markets.
• Conduct policy research and deliver informed analysis on policies' contribution to the U.S. electricity sector.
• Collaborate with the U.S. Advocacy team on policy and advocacy activities.
• Engage external stakeholders including federal and state policymakers, industry leaders, and NGOs to drive policy and advocacy aligned with CATF’s strategy.
• Serve as spokesperson on electricity sector policy at high-level meetings, conferences, and public forums.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with CATF teams to align initiatives with decarbonization goals.

Requirements

• 4+ years of electricity-sector experience
• Subject matter expertise in electricity sector regulation, integrated resource planning, and market design preferred
• Successful lobbying/advocacy experience a plus
• Proven skills in team collaboration, managing projects with tight deadlines
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, follow-through, and commitment to high-quality work
• Excellent written, oral communications, and interpersonal skills
• Capable of working in a virtual office environment; willingness to travel occasionally
• Passion for CATF’s mission

Culture & Benefits

• Excellent benefits package (details on careers page)
• Virtual office environment with staff working globally
• Offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on climate impact

Hiring process

• Submit resume, cover letter referencing position title, and 2-3 professional/academic references
• Apply via provided link