Policy Advisor, U.S. Climate Alliance

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 Position Overview The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s net-zero future with state-led, high-impact climate action. The Alliance Secretariat helps its member states and territories accelerate climate action by providing a broad range of technical, analytical, policy, and capacity assistance and resources. It also coordinates engagement with the federal government and national partners to drive solutions across government in support of an ambitious, durable national climate framework. For more on the Alliance, visit The U.S. Climate Alliance seeks a Policy Advisor to support governors’ offices in the advancement of electricity sector and carbon pricing policy solutions. This position serves as primary advisor to Alliance members on relevant state and federal policy matters; manages day-to-day efforts of the Electricity Policy Working Groups and relevant cohorts; supports activities of the State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative; provides guidance to states in the development and implementation of relevant state-level policies and programs; maintains relationships with sectoral national partners in the nonprofit and advocacy communities; tracks sector-based policy actions at the state and federal levels and regularly updates members; advises on and supports sector-based technical assistance projects; and collaborates with the Alliance’s federal affairs team to facilitate state engagement on key federal rules and actions. They may also be expected to advise on additional policy sectors as assigned. The Policy Advisor reports to the Policy Director and works as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with consideration for remote work in the contiguous United States (hybrid schedule). Essential Functions Provide policy guidance to states and track relevant policy developments • Support Alliance members in the development, adoption, and implementation of state-level policies and programs related to the electricity sector and carbon pricing, identifying opportunities to raise ambition where possible • Provide Alliance states with expert guidance, tools, and resources to act on emerging policy opportunities and demonstrate political and sectoral leadership • Contribute to the Alliance’s policy tracking efforts by conducting research, actively monitoring relevant updates at the state and federal levels, and supporting regular updates to the Alliance’s Policy Database • Oversee technical assistance projects that support specific-sector policy priorities, including by managing vendors, ensuring grant deliverables are met, and supporting state policy activities based on project outcomes • Help states identify and secure sources of federal, private-sector, and philanthropic resources to accelerate policy advancement in the electricity sector and on carbon pricing. Maintain relationships with relevant national partners in the nonprofit and advocacy communities • Advise on additional policy sector(s) as assigned and provide back-up coverage for at least one additional sector • Coordinate multistate working group(s), initiatives, and convenings • Manage day-to-day efforts of the Electricity Policy Working Group and subject-specific cohorts, including developing and leading standing meetings and regular communications • Support activities of the State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative, in partnership with the Policy Director • Consult with states on areas of focus, agenda development, and identification of action items and key barriers • Engage stakeholders and key external partners to scope and implement projects • Track and follow up on action items • Generate policy option papers, resource guides, letters, communications materials, and other major Alliance deliverables • At the request of Alliance states and Secretariat leadership, draft briefing papers and/or guides for states that analyze policy development and opportunities in the electricity sector and on carbon pricing. Make recommendations that are ambitious, politically feasible, and technologically possible • Conduct policy research, analyze key sector trends, and draft chapters of the Alliance’s annual report that outline progress towards our climate goals • Collaborate with the Alliance’s federal affairs team in the development and submission of multistate or coalition-wide letters to the federal government • Help draft remarks, talking points, and other relevant communication materials • Contribute to products that help Alliance states improve quantification of opportunities, measure progress towards policy goals, and quantify the co-benefits of action • Conduct research and analysis and draft material for Alliance products across other sectors as needed • Shape content and strategy for Alliance-wide meetings, workshops, and events • Work