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This fully remote position will report to the Policy Director and will play a critical role in developing policy strategy, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, coordinating with external stakeholders, and providing strategic analysis to support the company's government affairs objectives.\nThe ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical and project management skills who can translate complex legislative and regulatory developments into actionable business intelligence. This individual will serve as the department's primary resource for policy analysis, legislative and regulatory monitoring, coalition coordination, and strategic planning.\nResponsibilities:\nMonitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments across Nautilus' priority markets, with a primary focus on the Northeast.\nAnalyze proposed legislation, regulatory proceedings, commission orders, and utility filings to identify business impacts and emerging opportunities.\nPrepare policy memoranda, legislative summaries, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.\nDevelop and maintain tracking systems for legislation, rulemakings, stakeholder engagement, advocacy priorities, policy databases, and market trackers.\nSupport state-specific government affairs strategies; identify market opportunities and policy risks; and assist with legislative priorities, advocacy strategies, and regulatory positions.\nConduct political and stakeholder analysis to support long-term business planning.\nCoordinate with lobbyists, trade associations, coalition partners, consultants, and external advisors.\nPrepare materials for coalition meetings, legislative visits, regulatory engagements, conferences, policy events, and stakeholder outreach.\nSupport participation in state and national trade associations.\nWork with Legal, Development, Origination, Business Development, Finance, and Operations to align business objectives and government affairs strategy.\nSupport executive leadership with policy briefings and decision memorandum\nRequirements\nCurrently in the final year of a master's program or has completed a master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Energy Policy, Government Affairs, or a closely related field.\nThree to five years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, political strategy, or a related area.\nLegislative or regulatory experience, including experience working for or with a lawmaker, state legislature, regulatory commission, public utility commission, executive agency, or similar organization; 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