Job Description
Director of Policy
Our client, a startup Energy Advocacy Organization focused on policy development in states with conservative majorities, has retained Big Fish to lead this search.
Please get in touch with Angel Fimbres-Barcelo at angel@recruitbigfish.com for any questions or referrals regarding the role.
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The Director of Policy will serve as the intellectual engine of the organization — leading the development of the Energy Advocacy Organization’s policy framework and translating next-generation energy concepts into executable state-level reforms. This role will partner with leading policy organizations, technical experts, and industry leaders to build a best-in-class policy menu capable of accelerating supply-side growth across multiple technologies and markets.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the policy architecture driving the next phase of America’s electricity system.
What you will do
Develop and maintain the Energy Advocacy Organization’s core policy framework and “policy menu,” focused on accelerating supply-side energy growth.
Identify and synthesize best practices from across the country — including advanced nuclear, geothermal, grid modernization, distributed generation, storage, siting and permitting reform, and electricity market design.
Build and maintain relationships with national policy organizations, think tanks, technical experts, and industry
leaders to ensure access to cutting-edge research and model frameworks.
Translate high-level concepts into actionable legislative language, regulatory proposals, and implementation roadmaps tailored to state environments.
Draft model legislation, policy memos, regulatory filings, and white papers that can be deployed by state campaign teams.
Serve as a subject matter expert in legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings, stakeholder forums, and media engagements.
Partner closely with the Director of State Campaigns to ensure policy ambition aligns with political feasibility.
Monitor emerging technologies and market trends to continuously refine and evolve the organization’s policy platform.
What You Bring
7+ years of experience in energy policy, electricity markets, grid modernization, infrastructure reform, or related fields.
Deep understanding of next-generation energy technologies and market structures that can accelerate supply-side growth.
Demonstrated experience translating complex technical concepts into executable policy frameworks.
Existing relationships with national or state-level policy organizations, think tanks, research institutions, or industry groups.
Experience drafting legislation, regulatory comments, or model policy frameworks.
Political sophistication and comfort advancing market-oriented reforms in states with conservative governing majorities,
Strong writing skills and comfort serving as a public-facing subject matter expert.
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a startup, high-performance environment.
Willingness to travel (approximately 15–25%) to support state campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
Location:
Remote.
Compensation:
Salary range: $150,000–$180,000, commensurate with experience, with performance-based compensation growth over time.
Competitive benefits package with flexible employment structure based on candidate and organizational needs.