Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Affordability

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Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.

CR uses rigorous research, consumer insights, journalism, and policy expertise to inform purchase decisions, improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices. Our advocacy work ensures that companies prioritize safety, fairness, and honesty; establishes strong pro-consumer policies and protections; and empowers people to raise their voices to create change.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst with a focus on Energy Affordability to provide technical leadership on utility regulation, electricity markets, energy efficiency, and emerging energy challenges such as data center load growth. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Sustainability/Advocacy to identify and advocate for opportunities to reduce costs, improve consumer outcomes, and strengthen public participation in energy decision-making.

This is a hybrid position. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on utility regulation, ratepayer impacts, and energy affordability issues.
• Analyze utility rate cases, integrated resource plans, transmission and distribution investment proposals, and other regulatory proceedings to identify consumer impacts and opportunities to improve affordability.
• Identify opportunities where consumer engagement, public comments, storytelling, coalition advocacy, or other interventions can influence regulatory and policy outcomes.
• Develop recommendations for Consumer Reports' participation in regulatory proceedings, legislative initiatives, and public policy campaigns.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory issues into clear, accessible materials for consumers, policymakers, and media.
• Advocate before Congress, various federal agencies, public utility commissions, and other state/local-level entities as required.
• Write and transmit letters, regulatory comments, legislative alerts, and reports.
• Participate in media interviews to help get CR’s message to the public.
• Collaborate across teams within the Consumer Impact division to maximize impact.
• Develop strong, ongoing relationships with partners in other CR divisions, including those on content and research/testing teams.
• Leverage external advocacy partners and coalitions to make progress toward objectives.

Qualifications

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• You have worked a minimum of 5 years on utility regulation, energy policy, utility economics, public utility commission proceedings, energy markets, or related fields.
• You have strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• You bring excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and can work cooperatively with individuals, groups, and organizations with varying interests.
• You have strong analytical, communications, and persuasion skills.

You’ll Be One Of Our Top Picks If:

• You have an advanced degree in engineering, law, economics, or a related field.

Benefits

We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee, including behavioral health coverage, family planning, and a generous 401K match.

Pay

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation informed by location, as well as the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. It is expected that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the posted salary range.

Salary ranges:

• NY: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00
• DC: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, DC.