Director of Environmental & Energy Policy

Job Announcement: Director of Environmental & Energy Policy

This position is responsible for AAF’s environmental & energy policy portfolio and requires the ability to research and communicate effectively about a wide swath of relevant issues. This position demands a firm grasp of recent emissions regulations; changes in domestic and global oil markets; the debate over energy exports; climate policy initiatives; regulatory proposals from the EPA, DOE, and Interior; federal lands policy; energy loans programs and tax incentives; infrastructure demands; the renewable energy market; and other issues affecting the growth and diversification of the energy sector as well as the carbon and climate landscape. Must be able to quickly locate details, produce research on deadline, and work collaboratively with communications and other issue area staff. Good candidates will demonstrate a proactive ability to assess legislative and regulatory priorities as well as a commitment to free market-oriented policy solutions. Developing and maintaining relationships in the energy and energy policy sectors will be helpful for this role.

AAF researchers must be nimble, compete effectively in the daily battle of ideas, communicate successfully, and conduct original research. Ideal candidates will be able to critique and creatively develop policy solutions. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

This in-office position is located in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• This position is responsible for all of AAF’s environmental & energy policy products, and must be proactive about pursuing research, producing original analysis, and locating useful data sources
• This position requires the ability to investigate a wide swath of relevant policy questions in order to succinctly explain key policy issues

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Three or more years working in this policy field on Capitol Hill, a relevant agency, think tank, or commensurate experience
• Strong writing, research, and data analysis skills
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities with little notice
• Knowledge of EPA and energy development regulations, climate policy proposals, energy production trends, and other pressing energy priorities
• An interest in working for a think tank that emphasizes smaller government, sensible conservative policy solutions, and smart policy options that benefit the American public and avoid unnecessary federal government overreach
• Ability to communicate complex policy and its implications to a variety of audiences and stakeholders

Benefits:

Health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plan, cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax accounts for commuting and dependent care purposes, gym membership

Salary commensurate with experience.

About the American Action Forum

The American Action Forum is a forward-looking, non-profit policy institute dedicated to keeping America strong, free and prosperous. It seeks to promote common-sense, innovative, and solutions-based policies that will reform government, challenge outdated assumptions, and create a smaller, smarter government that will serve its citizens better. As a unique, fast-paced “action” tank, we use the modern tools of communications to deploy ideas; engage Americans in the debate over the boundaries of government policy, personal freedoms, and market incentives; and educate and challenge the media to explore these issues and shape the next generation of political leaders.

This is a full time, in-office position based in Washington, DC. The American Action Forum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this project.

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