Head of Federal Energy Policy

Head of Federal Energy Policy

Data Center Coalition

Ready to advance a growing industry that provides essential digital infrastructure and is accelerating the clean energy transition?
The Data Center Coalition (DCC) is the membership association for the data center industry, empowering and championing the data center community through public policy advocacy, thought leadership, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement.

Data centers are the backbone of the modern economy, and our members are investing tens of billions of dollars in capital in new data center facilities across the country to meet unprecedented demand for the digital services that have become increasingly central to Americans’ daily routines and how we live. The way we work, learn, buy groceries, bank, and even access medical care now occurs online. Data centers make this possible by enabling the apps, platforms, and services we increasingly rely on every day to keep us connected in our modern digital lives.

DCC represents and advances the interests of the data center industry by aggregating industry expertise and thought leadership, partnering with policymakers and other collaborators, and supporting communities where data center teams live and work through active engagement. The data center industry has led the charge locally and globally in developing and procuring carbon-free energy, and we are committed to advancing a clean, affordable, reliable, and flexible electricity grid. To learn more, go to Data Center Coalition.

About the Role and Opportunity

The Head of Federal Energy Policy will support DCC’s energy policy and regulatory engagement efforts at the federal level. This new position will work directly with DCC members to identify, organize, and build consensus around key energy policy issues. They will advocate for the organization’s energy policy priorities, ensure that members have awareness of key developments and opportunities, and provide written reports and updates for DCC members. They will report to DCC’s Director of Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs and work collaboratively and regularly with the entire DCC team.

This is a fully remote position with occasional travel (up to 15%) to engage DCC members and support DCC’s participation in hearings, stakeholder meetings, and energy industry conferences and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage DCC’s energy policy advocacy with federal policymakers and agencies, including the United States Congress, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Research, identify, and track current and emerging energy policy and regulatory issues at the federal level that could impact the data center industry.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including congressional staffers, agency officials, regulators, policymakers, utilities, trade associations, and NGOs.
• Engage with DCC members to identify and prioritize issues and engagement opportunities.
• Draft letters, public comments, and testimony on behalf of DCC and its members, as necessary.
• Synthesize member input to present a strong industry voice on federal energy policy matters.
• Organize and run meetings, work groups, and initiatives related to DCC’s federal energy policy priorities, including meeting agenda development and execution.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, as needed, in support of DCC’s federal energy policy priorities.
• Provide regular briefings and reports to members on important federal energy policy issues, developments, and initiatives.
• Support DCC’s in-person participation at congressional hearings, stakeholder meetings, and energy industry conferences and events, as needed.
• Draft position statements and external-facing documents, prepare slide decks and talking points for internal and external meetings, and manage briefings for members, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Other tasks as assigned. This position’s duties may evolve over time as the needs of the organization change.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in successfully advancing key energy policy and/or regulatory initiatives at the federal level.
• Deep familiarity with key congressional committees with oversight on energy policy matters.
• Ability to communicate DCC’s priorities and positions clearly and effectively to policymakers, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and communication skills (oral and written).
• A member-services mindset and an aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with energy subject matter experts from DCC member companies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team and capable of balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
• High degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with internal and external personnel.
• Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience working on energy policy matters at the congressional level.
• Experience with FERC proceedings.
• Ability to leverage understanding of federal energy policies and processes to advance the interests of the data center industry.
• Preference for candidates based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Additional Details

• Full-time position with a growing benefits package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K matching, and vacation and sick leave that starts accruing on Day 1!
• This is a virtual position with the ability to work from a home office. DCC may provide office space at a co-working or shared office facility if preferred.
• Travel (up to 15%) may be required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• We would love to hear from you! Email resume: [email protected] to apply.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected] to apply.