Advanced Energy United · 1 day ago
Senior Vice President of Strategy
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Responsibilities
Lead development of policy and program strategies for accelerating the transition to 100% clean energy and electrified transportation in close collaboration with program leads
Work collaboratively across United’s policy team on developing and implementing strategies to meet short and long-term policy objectives on key issues as part of United’s core portfolio. This will include expanding wholesale markets, electrifying transportation, enabling building electrification, and educating and engaging decision makers.
Lead fundraising strategy to scale policy programs. Expand revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing programs and the growth of United, cultivating existing relationships and developing new funder relationships.
Develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility, span of control, and performance.
Provide leadership in the development of cross-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining culture and supporting staff during organizational growth.
As an external representative and ambassador of United, will play a leading role in setting the agenda and driving outcomes for our priority campaigns.
Work with United members to develop and reach consensus on policy positions on key issues. Facilitate member calls and lead policy discussions to coalesce member input and prioritize areas of interest and engagement.
Work with team members to ensure high quality member engagement opportunities are conducted on key issues through direct decision maker engagement, including lobby days and candidate education, earned media, and expert testimony; and participate in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative processes, as needed.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with coalition partners, philanthropy, allies, and key legislative, regulatory and administrative staff.
Travel on an as needed basis (up to 30%) for advocacy days, technical conferences, meetings with key allies and stakeholders, staff development, and other efforts on behalf of United.
Qualification
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Required
Committed to Advanced Energy United’s mission and values and an ability to convey that commitment to others
Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in policy and/or political campaign/organizing experience, preferably with engagement in the clean energy or transportation sector
Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience managing a high-performing team in a remote environment with a commitment to empowering talent and collaboration
Strong demonstrated fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including members, customers, and funders
Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to operate independently, making decisions consistent with United’s mission/vision
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage a project budget and financials
Performance-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative and commitment to achieving goals
Benefits
Remote work and flexible schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Medical premiums covered for employees at 100%
Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care
Profit sharing opportunities and annual merit-based compensation increases
$50/month personal wellness reimbursement
$50/month phone stipend
Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up
Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure
Parental Leave
Professional development reimbursement
401(k) plan (with matching incentives)
WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DC, MD, VA employees)