Energy Policy Analyst

Two Positions:

• Energy Policy Analyst, Pacific Northwest
• Energy Policy Analyst, California & Hawaii

Location: Remote (primarily working in the Pacific Time Zone)

Deadline for Applications: August 25, 2025

About Gridworks

America’s energy demands are growing—driven by electrification, technological advancement, and the increasing impacts of extreme weather. Meeting this moment requires the collaboration of policymakers, energy providers, utilities, tribes, advocates and communities to achieve a more resilient grid that can withstand today’s challenges and meet tomorrow’s demands.

Gridworks supports this collaboration with deep expertise and trusted facilitation. Focused on the Western U.S., we help partners share knowledge, navigate complexity, and reach informed decisions aimed at modernizing America’s aging power grid. From rural communities with outdated energy infrastructure to households facing blackouts due to heat, wildfires, and extreme weather events, the people most affected by today’s grid challenges are central to our mission.

You can view examples of our work on our publications page here.

Job Description

We are currently searching for two energy policy analysts to support our growing team. Each job will include analysis and project management responsibilities primarily in support of Gridworks’ projects in either the Pacific Northwest or California/Hawaii, and some West-wide work.

Responsibilities

• Support Gridworks projects by performing core project management tasks, including: maintaining project participant lists; coordinating meeting prep with speakers and participants; supporting preparation of meeting materials; gathering and distributing meeting materials; hosting and managing virtual meeting logistics; taking meeting notes and preparing meeting summaries; tracking action items to ensure follow-through; managing a project schedule (including proactive communication of anticipated schedule changes); and managing website content.
• Continuously build subject matter expertise and confidence engaging with energy issues by conducting technical research and analysis, tracking current issues relevant to your projects, and presenting findings within Gridworks and to project partners. Areas of focus depend on project assignments. They may include: integrated resource planning, long-term gas system planning, electric system resiliency, emerging technologies, transmission system planning and development, regional energy markets, wildfire mitigation, and community and Tribal benefit and engagement planning.
• Collaborate with project leads in developing key project deliverables. This includes developing and writing: project work plans, schedules, literature reviews, meeting materials, meeting summaries, reports, communication plans, and newsletters.
• Participate in project meetings and provide feedback on what went well and what could be done differently.
• Build strong working relationships with project partners and Gridworks team.
• Proactively manage your time and energy across multiple projects simultaneously. Actively communicate progress on and challenges to completion of deliverables in advance and work in partnership with the project lead to develop a path forward.
• Provide weekly project updates to Gridworks staff and Executive Director.
• Support Gridworks organizational practices in areas such as project management and external communications.
• Facilitate internal meetings and potentially some external conversations.

Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of professional or lived experience
• 3-5 years of additional professional, educational, and/or or lived experience, including at least 2 years working in the energy industry (in any jurisdiction)

Required knowledge, skills, qualities, and attributes

• Knowledge of Western state regulatory affairs and energy policy landscape.
• Experience developing expertise in a new issue area, including the ability to articulate your personal learning style as well as proactively and independently engage with new material to develop subject matter expertise.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical energy and policy information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, think critically about the intended audiences, and create visuals to aid in understanding of complex topics, with direction from Gridworks Directors or Executive Director.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and differing subject matter, including strong organizational skills and proficiency in project management tactics and best practices.
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm for continuous learning, and creative problem-solving. Must be team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, openness to changing course, and willingness to receive feedback.
• Knowledge of environmental/social justice issues, frameworks, and principles; as well as a commitment to contributing to Gridworks’ diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Ability to travel to in-person meetings and staff retreats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, etc.), and online meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx).

Additional Details

• Location:
  • Energy Policy Analyst, Pacific Northwest
    • This position is remote (within the West) with travel requirements for in-person meetings (predominantly in the Pacific Northwest and Western U.S.) and regular team retreats (Western U.S.). This role will require availability during typical working hours, and occasionally during evenings and weekends.
  • Energy Policy Analyst, California & Hawaii
    • This position is remote (ideally based in California or Hawaii) with travel requirements for in-person meetings (predominantly in California) and regular team retreats (Western U.S.). This role will require availability during typical working hours, and occasionally during evenings and weekends.
• Manager:
  • The Energy Policy Analyst, Pacific Northwest, will primarily work with our Pacific Northwest Director (Kate Griffith). Kate will be responsible for onboarding activities, assigning projects, goal-setting, guidance, and day-to-day management responsibilities. You can view her bio here.
  • The Energy Policy Analyst, California & Hawaii, will primarily work with our California and Hawaii Director (Neha Bazaj). Neha will be responsible for onboarding activities, assigning projects, goal-setting, guidance, and day-to-day management responsibilities. You can view her bio here.
• The Gridworks Team: This position will also collaborate regularly with other Gridworks staff, fellows, clients, and working group members on projects. Gridworks is a small team of full-time staff that is supported on projects by part-time fellows who offer subject-matter expertise. The Gridworks Board gathers quarterly to review progress on the organization’s business plan, offer fundraising support, and approve key governance materials. You can view more information about Gridworks’ staff, fellows, and board members here.
• Hire Type: Full-time
• Start Date: We would like to have a candidate selected for each position in time for a start date ideally around September 15.

Benefits

• The salary for each position will be between $85,000 and $105,000 depending on experience.
• Gridworks offers unlimited paid time off, and we encourage our employees to use it!
• Gridworks provides reimbursement to cover dental, vision, and medical benefits.
• Gridworks offers a 403(b) plan which allows participants to make pre-tax contributions towards retirement savings. Note that a 403(b) plan is the non-profit equivalent to a 401(k). Gridworks also currently provides an employer contribution to employee 403(b) and will continue as financial conditions allow.

To Apply

To apply, please email the following to info@gridworks.org no later than August 25. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis. However, we will wait until after the August 25 deadline to make any final decisions to ensure we consider all applications.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter that highlights your interest in Gridworks and qualifications for the position.
3. Two recent writing samples that demonstrate your ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly to the target audience (e.g., website, presentation, report, meeting summary, research paper, article, etc.). Writing samples should be no older than 3 years. Please share a few bullet points discussing the target audience and offer some context for the materials for each sample.
4. Three references that we may contact to verify your experience and qualifications. (This does not need to include your current employer if you prefer to keep your job search confidential.)
5. Please indicate in your email subject line and application materials which position you are applying for, or if you are interested in being considered for both positions. The job requirements are the same, but managers, geographic focus and required location, and project portfolios differ.

If you have any questions about the role or your eligibility—including questions about alternative qualifications that we have yet to consider—please do not hesitate to reach out. Gridworks is committed to increasing the diversity of our team’s perspectives, experiences, and ideas to support our mission. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and will consider all qualified applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.