About SEPA The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to accelerating the transformation of the electric power system to deliver clean, affordable, and resilient energy for all. Operating at the intersection of technology, policy, and programs, SEPA convenes, educates, and collaborates with a diverse community of utilities, regulators, policymakers, technology providers, and advocates to address the most pressing challenges in the clean energy transition. Through its thought leadership, convenings, and trusted analysis, SEPA helps its members navigate change and implement solutions that advance the energy system of the future. Guided by its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, SEPA’s work focuses on three core priorities: • Grid – Strengthening and modernizing the distribution grid to make it more flexible, resilient, and equitable. • Growth – Enabling utilities and partners to meet rising demand cleanly, efficiently, and affordably. • Globe – Sharing best practices and innovations from across the nation and around the world to accelerate progress. With more than 1,000 member organizations, SEPA serves as a neutral, collaborative platform that drives progress through education, connection, and shared action—helping the energy industry realize a future that works for everyone. Position The Senior Policy Analyst, Research & Industry Strategy (RIS) will research emerging power sector regulatory and legislative issues, identify best practices, and communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external audiences. In alignment with SEPA’s mission and Grid, Growth, and Globe strategic priorities, the Senior Policy Analyst will primarily support the RIS Growth workstream and play a key role in evaluating commission proceedings, legislation, state energy and Governor’s office initiatives, and broader policy trends. This role will enhance SEPA’s research and policy expertise, relevance, and responsiveness to more effectively shape industry debates and solutions. The Senior Policy Analyst will also help deliver timely research and analysis, support policy engagement and external communications, strengthen SEPA’s position as a trusted industry resource, and contribute to member-focused working groups and collaborative initiatives. Responsibilities Policy Research and Analysis • With a primary focus at the state level, monitor and synthesize legislative, regulatory, and executive policy activities related to SEPA’s mission. • Specific energy policy areas of focus will include distribution system planning, resilience and utility wildfire mitigation, flexible interconnection, managed charging, virtual power plants (VPPs), large-load integration, and related topics. • Over time, develop policy subject matter expertise in a subset of the topics identified above. • Analyze regulatory dockets, legislation, and proceedings and evaluate potential policy outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data where possible. Translate findings into clear, succinct insights and recommendations for both industry and policymaker audiences, and identify opportunities for SEPA membership engagement. • Support and contribute to SEPA’s Working Groups by identifying relevant policy trends, preparing substantive content, shaping agendas and deliverables, and driving high-quality member discussions and engagement strategies. Writing and Editing • For external publication, write and edit member newsletter or email communications, blogs, briefs, white papers, reports, and presentations that communicate complex regulatory and policy topics in accessible language for both technical and non-technical audiences. • Write and edit internal talking points, memos, discussion questions, agendas, and other communications to inform SEPA staff and leadership of key policy topics and trends. • Contribute policy input and subject matter expertise for webinars, public events, panel discussions, online learning courses, and other forms of education. Project Delivery • Lead assigned tasks and independently manage small projects from scoping to delivery, including the use of project management and internal communication tools. • Support departmental tracking of tasks, milestones, outputs, and outcomes. • Represent SEPA in select conferences and meetings with utilities, regulators, policymakers, and industry partners, which may also include presenting research findings and gathering stakeholder input. • Minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in energy policy, public policy, economics, environmental policy, or a related field preferred. • Two to four years of work experience in an energy policy role at a utility, state regulatory commission, relevant government agency, or related consulting or nonprofit policy analyst roles, with experience working with or following state utility dockets and legislative processes, and engaging with commissions, utilities, or energy agencies on policy topic