Policy Analyst, Energy Program

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 2007, the Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full political spectrum on domestic issues, BPC brings together diverse perspectives to craft solutions that lower the everyday cost of living for families, expand opportunities, and strengthen the American economy. BPC Action works directly with legislators and other policymakers to turn those solutions into impactful results. 

What sets us apart is our ability to operate at the intersection of policy development and political advocacy, building consensus across the aisle to advance reforms in Congress. For more than 20 years, BPC and BPC Action have consistently achieved results on complex issues, demonstrating that working together with both parties is not only possible but essential to achieve results. 

We are trusted leaders in cutting through the division and creating common ground to solve the problems Americans care about most. We are an indispensable force to produce results in Washington and beyond.  

Ideas 
BPC recruits respected policy experts, former Hill and Administration staff, and private sector leaders to drive our core programs. We engage current and former policymakers, CEOs and business leaders, and leading policy experts to work together with our nation’s leaders to generate solutions to America’s challenges. 

Action 
Policy development is only the beginning of BPC’s work. Our advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, advances legislation by providing political and technical assistance, identifying and supporting legislative champions, and leveraging key relationships to support members of Congress working together to enact solutions and produce results for Americans. 

Results 
In 2025, BPC and BPC Action mobilized to introduce over 120 bills in the House and Senate and helped advance over 40 bills beyond committee. We met with over half of all congressional offices, expanding our reach to both parties.

BPC is currently seeking a Policy Analyst to support activities for BPC’s Energy Program . The Energy team is a dynamic and fast-moving group focused on the development of pragmatic and durable federal, regional, and state policies that help ensure the nation’s energy supplies are reliable, affordable, and clean.

Our portfolio includes a wide array of energy and climate policy issues, including electricity, carbon management, natural gas and other fuels, energy infrastructure permitting and siting, energy innovation, AI and energy, critical minerals, and tax incentives and regulation. BPC’s Energy Program brings together political leaders and experts to produce reports and policy recommendations and works with stakeholders from other organizations to advance our policy objectives. The position of Policy Analyst at BPC is a versatile one, involving a variety of tasks, often simultaneously. The analyst will be expected to learn about new and evolving policy issues and will interact with policy experts and political leaders. Responsibilities include:

Application Process:

• Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on a range of energy issues
• Draft major written work products, including articles, white papers, reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets
• Participate in and support engagement with stakeholders and policy official
• Work with events team and program staff to organize private and public convenings 
• Support communications activities, including developing, reviewing, and editing materials and assisting with social media and other digital communications and outreach
• Work with BPC’s development team to draft grant proposals, grant reports, and support other donor management needs
• Mentor and oversee the work of interns who support the Energy Program team

Qualifications:

• Strong policy background with knowledge of the energy and climate policy landscape, key stakeholders, and technologies. Policy background in electricity, nuclear, and/or geothermal energy is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in policy, analysis or business; or
• Master’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience
• Excellent quantitative and research skills
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
• Strong team player with a collaborative spirit
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with often overlapping deadlines while maintaining a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy

Compensation

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

BPC offers Medical coverage through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield with a choice of three plans, one of which is HSA eligible with an annual BPC contribution. All medical plans cover in-network preventive care at 100% and include prescription drugs. Dental and Vision coverage through MetLife includes no-cost options for you and your family.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary, plus a 2% non-elective employer contribution (both after 90 days of employment); PTO includes 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, and a paid end-of-year break; education benefits of up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; professional development benefits of up to $2,000 after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance; health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; and mental health support through Spring Health and an employee assistance program.

Working at BPC

BPC works on a hybrid schedule, with staff in the office three days a week, Tuesday through Thursday, and the option to work from home on Monday and Friday.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.