6+ years of legislative/policy experience, including Capitol Hill experience (Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong writing and editing skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Onsite position in Washington, DC
Responsibilities
Provide quick-turnaround legislative analysis on various issues
Monitor and report on federal and state legislative initiatives
Coordinate development of policy-oriented and legislative materials
Prepare DOE senior management for Congressional briefings
Support preparation of strategic budget materials aligned with Congressional cycles
Manage multiple fast-turnaround legislative projects in a dynamic environment
Benefits
Medical & Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance/AD&D
Long Term and Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Full Job Description
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Legislative Affairs Specialist in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Critical Mineral and Energy Innovation (CMEI).
The Legislative Affairs Specialist will support the CMEI External Affairs team serving as a vital link between DOE program offices, senior leadership, and Capitol Hill. The role provides strategic legislative analysis, monitor policy developments, and prepare DOE executives for high-stakes congressional engagements, hearings, and budget reviews that directly impact the future of domestic energy innovation and critical mineral supply chains. This role will:
Provide quick-turnaround, objective quantitative and qualitative analysis on a wide variety of legislative, regulatory, stakeholder, and programmatic issues.
Monitor, track, and report on federal and state legislative initiatives, emerging technologies, and policy developments impacting CMEI technology offices and programs.
Coordinate the end-to-end development of policy-oriented and legislative materials, including congressional testimony, briefing packages, PowerPoint decks, memos, and hearing prep documents.
Prepare DOE senior management and program leadership for briefings with Congressional committees, individual Members of Congress, and committee staff.
Support the preparation of strategic budget briefings and materials aligned with the Congressional budget cycle for DOE leadership and external stakeholders.
Manage and prioritize multiple fast-turnaround legislative affairs projects simultaneously in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.
Notice $95,000-$105,000 Skills & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
6+ years of relevant legislative/policy experience, including direct experience working on Capitol Hill (a Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
Microsoft Office Suite
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
Strong Organization Skills
Onsite Position in Washington DC
Preferred Experience & Skills
Energy industry knowledge a plus
Required Education
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications *Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
