Energy, Natural Resources and Tribal Policy Analyst

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has since expanded around the country, with 12 offices, 600+ employees and 300+ attorneys and policy professionals nationwide. And with over 50 years in the industry, we’re committed to creating strong relationships with not only our clients, but with each other and our communities. Are you looking for camaraderie, collaboration and a challenge? If so, we want you at Brownstein.

Brownstein is one of the nation’s leading lobbying firms, offering a bipartisan team with full-service lobbying, public policy and legal representation that helps companies, associations, nonprofits and other organizations interpret federal government actions, solve challenges and seize opportunities. Brownstein’s government relations team offers comprehensive services before Congress, federal agencies and regulatory bodies, as well as at state and local levels throughout the country.

Brownstein is seeking an accomplished starting to mid-career individual to support the firm’s government relations (GR) team as an Energy, Natural Resources and Tribal Policy Analyst. The role is an integral part of our Government Relations Practice and critical to the success of our work on behalf of clients. In this role, you would be working under a team of accomplished and respected public policy professionals, including former Members of Congress, cabinet secretaries, and senior executive agency officials. We are seeking an individual who has some experience in energy policy.

Essential Job Functions:

• Track legislation, as well as policy and regulatory changes, and inform clients and Brownstein policy teams of these updates in a timely manner
• Track federal and state policy developments in the Energy, Natural Resources and Tribal spaces
• Write weekly summaries of relevant policy developments for clients
• Manage weekly newsletter that includes a summary and analysis of federal and state legislative and regulatory developments that affect clients
• Provide coverage of congressional hearings for clients
• Participate in regular calls with clients. This may include giving the client real-time updates and/or preparing background materials for the GR team members who represent the client
• Write research memos for the GR team and clients on legislation, political races, policy developments, regulatory updates, etc.
• Conduct research on potential clients and create pre-pitch materials for the GR team
• Help coordinate meetings for clients on Capitol Hill, government agencies, or with third party groups
• Perform other research and duties as required
• Candidate will eventually be asked to take greater responsibility for coordinating and leading sections of team meetings and organizing engagement efforts on behalf of clients

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• College degree, Master’s degree a plus
• 2+ years of work experience, including 1+ year of Hill or agency experience or relevant private sector experience
• Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading teams and managing projects
• Experience working in Congress, the Executive Branch, political campaigns, advocacy and lobbying, and/or policy research and analysis
• Experience working in or relevant background knowledge of Energy, Natural Resources and Tribal issues
• Strong computer and research skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities
• Ability to engage clients and government officials in a mature, professional manner
• Ability to work well with a team, take direction, communicate and coordinate on shared projects

Brownstein offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, profit sharing, and vacation/sick/personal time off, in addition this role pays overtime for hours worked above 40 per week. We are offering salary for this role, ranging from $65,000 - $70,000, depending on experience.

At Brownstein, clients get access to the top legal minds in the industry, powerful policy knowledge and best-in-class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges. Brownstein is a law and lobbying firm that has been making moves for more than 50 years to stay at the vanguard of its industry. You’ll find this firm at the heart of many of the most important cases, the most significant deals and the country’s most pivotal legislation. Brownstein—we’re all in. For more information visit us at bhfs.com.

Brownstein is an equal opportunity employer.