Full-time · On-site
Policy Analyst (Energy)
This is a high-visibility role for an early-career policy professional to influence energy strategy across 55 U.S. states and territories. You will act as a consultant to Governors' offices, translating complex energy trends into actionable state policy. It is a rare chance to work at the intersection of bipartisan cooperation and critical infrastructure modernization.
National Governors Association · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-visibility role for an early-career policy professional to influence energy strategy across 55 U.S. states and territories. You will act as a consultant to Governors' offices, translating complex energy trends into actionable state policy. It is a rare chance to work at the intersection of bipartisan cooperation and critical infrastructure modernization.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct technical and consultative support to Governors and their senior advisors
- Author issue briefs, white papers, and presentations on energy best practices
- Facilitate strategy sessions and panel discussions for state policy leaders
- Monitor and analyze trends in energy affordability, reliability, and grid resilience
- Maintain and expand relationships with key stakeholders in the energy sector
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public policy or a related academic field
- Commitment to the NGA’s bipartisan mission and the principles of federalism
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC
- Capability to organize and facilitate virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning events
- Strong writing skills for producing memos, issue briefs, and blog posts
Preferred
- One to three years of professional experience in energy policy or program management
- Substantive knowledge of energy regulation and infrastructure project deployment
- Experience with energy planning and program implementation
Key Skills
Public policy analysisStakeholder relationship managementTechnical assistance and consultationStrategic communicationEvent facilitation and panel moderationResearch and white paper developmentKnowledge of grid modernization and energy reliability
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work with high-level state and federal policymakers
- Bipartisan and collaborative work environment
- Professional development in a prestigious national organization
- Central Washington, DC office location
- Involvement in high-impact national discourse and problem-solving
Next step
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