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About the Role

Consumer Reports is seeking 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. This role involves analyzing complex technical issues and translating them into effective policy recommendations, advocacy strategies, and public communications to reduce costs, improve consumer outcomes, and strengthen public participation in energy decision-making.

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 for consumer engagement, public comments, storytelling, coalition advocacy, or other interventions to influence regulatory and policy outcomes.
Develop recommendations for 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.
Write and transmit letters, regulatory comments, legislative alerts, and reports.
Participate in media interviews to communicate 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 content and research/testing teams.
Leverage external advocacy partners and coalitions to achieve objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum 5 years of experience in utility regulation, energy policy, utility economics, public utility commission proceedings, energy markets, or related fields.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively with individuals, groups, and organizations with varying interests.
Strong analytical, communications, and persuasion skills.
Advanced degree in engineering, law, economics, or a related field is a plus.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Skills

Utility regulation
Electricity markets
Energy efficiency
Energy affordability
Data center load growth
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Persuasion skills
Interpersonal skills

Location

Yonkers, NY
Washington, DC
Colchester, CT

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Advanced degree in engineering, law, economics, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

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

Benefits

Medical benefits that start on your first day
Behavioral health coverage
Family planning
Generous 401K match

About the Company

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all.
CR is known for rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services.
CR reports extensively on consumer trends and challenges and surveys millions of people in the U.S. each year.
CR leverages an 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 products and services, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices.
CR advocates by ensuring companies prioritize safety, fairness, and honesty; working to establish strong pro-consumer policies and protections; and empowering people to raise their voices to create change.

Equal Opportunity

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.