Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 17+ years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.
With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.
BPC is committed to seeing its policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through BPC Action, its (c)(4) affiliate, BPC engages in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.
BPC is currently seeking one or more senior analysts to support BPC’s Energy Program and our growing portfolio of work that is focused on energy innovation, decarbonization and climate policy, infrastructure and permitting reform, carbon management, natural climate solutions, and other related issues. The successful candidate will be an independent thinker and strong team player who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment. The Senior Policy Analyst role is versatile, involving a variety of tasks, often simultaneously. A good candidate will be able to learn about new and evolving policy issues, interact with policy experts and political leaders, and lead stakeholder engagement to build effective coalitions for federal policy action.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead research and writing on a range of energy and climate issues, including a focus on one or more key issues for the BPC Energy Program: (1) artificial intelligence and energy; (2) energy innovation, startup support, and technology commercialization and deployment, including market-support mechanisms for clean power, hydrogen, and other clean fuels; (3) permitting reform; (4) biomass energy, bio-based fuels, and natural climate solutions; (5) border carbon adjustments, carbon accounting, and issues related to the measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) of greenhouse gas emissions; and (6) energy sector supply chains.
- Oversee product development of a variety of written work products, including white papers, reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, and blogs that may include data analysis, visualizations, or infographics.
- Responsible for project management of specific assigned work streams, including developing project work plans and timelines. Oversee the work products of junior team members, including assigning specific research and writing assignments and editing work products.
- Plan and implement stakeholder engagement and coalition-building activities, including regular coordination and communication with BPC senior fellows, project principals, and task force members.
- Support the Program’s communications and public events activities, including developing, reviewing, and editing content for BPC’s social media channels and drafting talking points for public events and radio, podcast, and print media interviews.
- Work with the Energy Program’s senior management and the BPC development team to draft grant proposals, grant reports, and support other donor management needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong policy or industry background with knowledge of the federal energy and climate policy landscape, key stakeholders, and technologies.
- Bachelor’s Degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience OR relevant advanced degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience.
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative 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.
BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Work Schedule
The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.
BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.
Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.
We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $108,000. 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.