The successful candidate will be guided by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.

Responsibilities:

• Thought leadership: Work with the department’s Senior Vice President and other senior leaders to set the strategic direction for the organization’s priorities related to energy policy.
• Research: Conceive, design, and lead original research projects and analyses on critical power sector issues, including clean energy deployment, grid modernization, ratemaking reform, transmission investment, and distributed energy resource integration.
• Data and policy analysis: Analyze policy proposals, existing policies, and data related to electricity and energy supply and demand, pricing, and distribution of costs and benefits.
• Power markets expertise: Provide in-depth analysis of wholesale electricity market design, operation, and pricing mechanisms within regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs).
• Policy communication: Author reports, policy briefs, and op-eds and present findings and recommendations in public forums, conferences, and private briefings to policymakers, partners, and the media. When appropriate, serve as expert witness at legislative or agency hearings, briefings, and meetings.
• Advisory services: Advise senior organizational leadership and external partners on emerging news, trends, risks, and policy solutions across the power landscape.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or master’s) in economics, engineering, public policy, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the power sector, including senior roles in government, academia, or the private or nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated deep expertise in the principles and application of electricity ratemaking (cost-of-service, rate design, and incentive mechanisms) and wholesale power market structures, governance, and economic fundamentals in RTO/ISOs.
• Proven record of high-quality publications and public presentation of complex technical material.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate technical analysis into clear policy recommendations.
• Experience testifying as an expert witness before legislative bodies or regulatory commissions.
• Expert knowledge of state and federal transmission planning and siting processes, including regulatory hurdles, cost allocation mechanisms, and environmental permitting policy for large-scale energy infrastructure.
• A strong network across federal and state energy policy circles.
• Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, particularly improving the lives of working people and tackling the climate crisis.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter with their application.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a preference for candidates who apply by September 8, 2026.

This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

This is not a remote position.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is more than a commitment at American Progress—it is the foundation of what we do. American Progress recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.