NECEC (The Northeast Clean Energy Council) is a regional non-profit clean energy business, policy, and innovation organization whose mission is to lead the just, equitable, and rapid transition to a clean energy future and a diverse climate economy. NECEC is the only organization in the Northeast that covers all of the clean energy market segments, representing the business perspectives of investors and clean energy companies across every stage of development. NECEC members span the broad spectrum of the clean energy industry, including clean transportation, energy efficiency, wind, solar, energy storage, microgrids, fuel cells, and advanced and "smart" technologies.

NECEC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace a broad range of perspectives that will make our organization stronger and our work more just. We will continuously look inward at our own culture to make sure we're reaching our goal of promoting these values. And, as the voice of the Northeast clean energy industry, NECEC will work with our members and community to embed these values across the industry. We are dedicated to securing a just transition to a clean economy, one that corrects the disproportionate impacts of climate change and secures a better future for all. This is the path to a prosperous clean energy future that benefits all communities.

Purpose

The NECEC Policy and Regulatory Analyst plays a key role on its Public Policy and Government Affairs team working to lead the just transition through government action across our seven-state region of New York and New England. The Analyst will provide the team with the research and analysis necessary to develop strategies for action in each state and to respond to regulatory proceedings and legislation. The Analyst will be called on to speak and write persuasively on a wide variety of subject matters, be a central repository of knowledge across multiple jurisdictions, and develop close relationships with other stakeholders.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research topics of strategic importance to NECEC and its members and partners and translate findings into easily understandable and actionable insights
• Research regulation and legislation under consideration within the Northeast and provide actionable insights to the Public Policy & Government Affairs team
• Monitor relevant legislative committees for emerging legislation and opportunities for NECEC to provide input
• Manage NECEC's involvement in regulatory proceedings and have a strong familiarity with state, federal and regional clean energy proceedings
• Monitor relevant regulatory bodies and legislative committees for opportunities for NECEC to provide input
• Draft regulatory filings, legislation, memoranda, and legislative testimony based on analysis and input from membership and other stakeholders
• Ensure justice and equity are considerations in all activities, such as including analysis of benefits and impacts on historically underinvested communities in reports
• Develop briefings on emerging policy topics and distill/synthesize membership positions
• Create and maintain databases on climate economy developments and trends, monitor industry activity
• Provide communications and logistical support to the Policy Committee and related working groups, including responding to inquiries from policymakers and media
• Respond to requests for information from member companies promptly and accurately
• Develop presentations, meeting materials, and member newsletters
• Support NECEC's president and vice president in preparing public testimony, remarks, and presentations
• Support effective tracking of progress and results as well as regular evaluation of program elements to foster learning and to measure and communicate successes to key stakeholders, including funders, members, partners, and policymakers
• Support the Public Policy & Government Affairs Team, including coordination of meetings, event-planning and outreach, scheduling, lobbying registrations, and other support as needed.
• Occasional travel is required; primarily in the New England/New York area.

Requirements & Qualifications Qualified candidates should have a degree in economics, political science, environmental or energy policy, environmental justice, business or engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in the energy/environmental industry. The ideal candidate has experience and/or knowledge regarding research and analysis with a focus on legislation and regulation preferred. An advanced degree can substitute for 1-2 years of experience. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong research and analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Skill in presentation composition, communication technology and engaging diverse audiences.
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, with initial guidance
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to tackle and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
• Flexible and adaptable demeanor in fast-paced settings
• Willingness to work on administrative tasks as needed to support a small team
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Suite (Gmail, Groups, Drive, etc.)

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working for a public utilities commission, regulated utility company, state energy office is strongly preferred. Experience in a legislative office or advocacy organization will also be considered.

NECEC is an equal opportunity employer, and seeks to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital or civil union status, military service, citizenship, or any other characteristics and traits protected under applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please address any questions or concerns to Kristen Stelljes, Civil Rights Coordinator, at kstelljes@necec.org or 617-500-9990.