Senior Policy Advisor Job at Colorado State University
Position Location
Denver, CO
Work Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202300457AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib IV
Number of Vacancies
2
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$120,000 - $160,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ &
https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
03/27/2023
Description of Work Unit
The Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) provides policy makers including governors, legislators, regulators, and other decision-makers with assistance that accelerates the nationwide development of an equitable clean energy economy. That economy will create and keep jobs in the United States; encourage development and use of clean and affordable domestic energy; support resilience for marginalized communities; protect our environment and climate; and keep America on the leading edge of global competition.
CNEE convenes bipartisan policymakers and other leaders around issues such as grid modernization, electrifying transportation, and decarbonization, with a focus on challenges such as energy justice and the urban-rural divide.
This position is based in Denver in the CSU Systems Office, 555 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO. The position is hybrid but requires a minimum of two days per week in the Denver office. More time may be necessary based on supervisor discretion.
Position Summary
The Senior Policy Advisor assists the Assistant Director and Director in identifying and pursuing opportunities for advancement of policy initiatives to support the expansion of the New Energy Economy. This position makes decisions affecting the Center and manages high profile and high priority projects.
The Senior Policy Advisor works with an experienced and creative team on innovative policy solutions for clean energy and impactful programs in the West and around the country. This position has the freedom to develop and implement new projects that move the nation toward a cleaner and equitable energy economy.
The Senior Policy Advisor works with an experienced and creative team on innovative policy solutions for clean energy and impactful programs in the West and around the country. This position has the freedom to develop and implement new projects that move the nation toward a cleaner and equitable energy economy.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Energy Management, Environmental Sciences, Political Science, Public Policy, or related discipline.
- Minimum of ten years’ experience in policy development, energy program development and management or related activity (or equivalent)
- Experience working with state legislatures and executive agencies on clean energy policy development and evaluation
- Understanding of existing and emerging energy industry challenges, opportunities, and technologies
- Experience with the utility regulatory environment
- Experience in convening diverse perspectives and facilitating effective dialogue involving thought leaders, government officials/executive staff and private sector executives
- Experience evaluating energy trends, emerging energy industries, and identifying barriers to clean energy expansion
- Experience in managing or administering energy programs
- Ability to lead, coordinate, and maintain multiple projects in a highly organized and detailed manner
- Ability to travel around the U.S. and internationally as required
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work independently and on group efforts
- Exercises traits such as teamwork, flexibility, creativity, and detailed focus in all tasks
- Experience in communications (writing and public speaking)
- Willingness to work and build relationships with diverse audiences
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or higher in Energy Policy, Science, Political Science, Civil, Renewable, or Environmental Engineering or related discipline
- Excellent communication skills (public speaking, writing)
- Excellent collaborative program and partnership building and face-to-face and online networking skills
- Experience working for or with non-profit organizations
- Experience working closely with a director, chair or other leader of a policy initiative, program, or organization
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public; Governors, other policymakers, students, faculty, and staff
- Experience supporting (at a senior level) or as an elected or appointed official or Congressional staff
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Center Management Assistance
Duty/Responsibility
- Strategic planning, management of budgets and programs, fundraising assistance, funder reporting, program evaluation, and hiring.
Percentage Of Time
20
Job Duty Category
CNEE Projects and Research
Duty/Responsibility
- Identifies and pursues opportunities for the Center to lead and participate in public policy discussions and forums related to clean-energy policy development and implementation, toward the objective of growing the new energy economy at the federal, state and local levels throughout the U.S.
- Leverages the CNEE resources, such as the Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker and State Policy Opportunity Tracker when engaging with current and prospective project sponsors, to effectively position CNEE as a leading resource on clean-energy policy development and legislation.
- Collaborates with national and international agencies, organizations, and funders, to raise the profile of the Center within the context of policy and program development discussions and creates written and verbal products that synthesize experiential and technical knowledge about important aspects of clean energy policy.
- Develops projects to demonstrate and expand opportunities for the New Energy Economy;
- Builds and promotes the Center as a vital, credible source of unbiased, research-based information on clean energy policy and its economic impacts and makes recommendations on policy and program development in target markets to expand New Energy opportunities.
- Facilitates discussion and collaboration among Colorado State faculty members of various disciplines regarding energy research and policy and serves as a liaison with national and international organizations that are implementing and promoting clean energy policy development.
- Identifies and pursues funding opportunities and collaborative partnerships with industry, policy organizations, federal agencies and research institutions.
- Engages other Universities and private sector partners in the Center’s mission and activities and serves as an ambassador for the University in state, national and international discussions related to energy policy.
- Is a prominent, informed voice representing the University’s environmental and energy policy expertise in public forums, media interviews, publications, testimony, speaking engagements and other appropriate venues.
Percentage Of Time
80
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59 PM MST on Monday, March 27, 2023. Candidates are required to submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Special Required Documentation: Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.
- Names and contact information of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact
Evelyn Peterson, evelyn.peterson@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The
Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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