Sr. Associate for Policy Operations

Do you want to help shape the future of clean energy? The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, driven, and collaborative Sr. Associate of Policy Operations to join our team.

The Clean Energy Buyers Association is a business association with a mission to activate a community of energy customers and partners to advance low-cost, reliable, carbon emissions-free global energy systems.

At CEBA, we unite the world's most influential energy buyers and providers who are driving the transition to a carbon-free energy system. CEBA works to solve the most challenging market and policy barriers and deploy solutions for the largest energy customers to pursue clean energy and decarbonize the grid. CEBA's over 400 members, who bring a combined market cap of over $30 trillion, are shaping the future of clean energy on the grid. CEBA's members include the largest hyperscalers, manufacturers, retailers, heavy industry, hospitality, and other sectors globally, who are looking to decarbonize their electricity.

Our Guiding Values and Tenets

We are grounded in respect for people and the planet, integrity in how we conduct ourselves, service to our mission, stakeholders, and colleagues, and excellence in all of our programs and work. At CEBA, we strive to foster a culture that is mission-driven and strategy-grounded, built on a spirit of partnership both within and beyond our organization, and energized by innovation and entrepreneurship through healthy, respectful dialogue.

The Sr. Associate of Policy Operations will lead in supporting the Policy team on funding development, reporting and tracking, budgeting, management and reporting of goals, policymaker engagement, and CEBA member management, among other duties.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with team collaboration days on Mondays and Wednesdays and one additional in-office day each week, determined by team priorities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Track and maintain grant deliverables, deadlines, and compliance requirements across active funding agreements, structuring work to ensure accuracy and programmatic execution under constrained resources.
• Draft and support grant applications, collecting data and coordinating with internal teams to generate original ideas, integrate new learning, and articulate the organization's mission and core tenets in proposals.
• Prepare and compile progress reports and metrics for funders, applying quantitative and qualitative acumen to ensure timely, accurate reporting that contributes to organizational outcomes.
• Monitor and update budget and goal tracking dashboards, anticipating modifications from shifting priorities and proactively improving processes to keep activities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify and coordinate stakeholder engagement opportunities, including policymaker engagement, demonstrating respectful dialogue, tactful facilitation, and leadership in complex conversations.
• Manage briefings, meetings, and webinars, leading preparation, scheduling, and follow-up with strong story-lining skills that incorporate organizational values and foster constructive group discussions.
• Support member engagement and communications, adding value to conversations, mentoring junior staff where appropriate, and demonstrating service to others and the team above individual needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; or equivalent and relevant work experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in policy, government affairs, advocacy, business associations, or issue-based nonprofits.
• Experience with grant management, reporting and development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with external stakeholders, members, and partners.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM/software.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and ability to translate policy information into accessible materials for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive and mission-driven team culture.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage recurring operational workflows and deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience developing meeting agendas, briefings, slide decks, and email communications.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional meetings, events, or policy engagements.
• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, , or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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Our Salary and Benefits
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Compensation and Benefits
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Compensation for the Sr. Associate for Policy Operations ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 as a base salary, depending on experience and qualifications. All CEBA employees are eligible to participate in the annual bonus incentive plan, which is based on both organizational and individual performance. The HR Specialist may also receive a discretionary bonus of up to 5%, contingent on individual and company performance.

CEBA provides a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability coverage (both short- and long-term), monthly cell phone stipends, flexible spending and savings accounts, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an attractive 401(k) match. Along with 11 federal holidays, paid time off during the period between Christmas and New Year's, and Sick & Safe leave, employees also enjoy unlimited PTO.

At CEBA You Belong:

CEBA knows that inclusiveness not only makes our organization stronger but also is foundational to our mission success because innovative solutions come from great minds who do not think alike. Our commitment to inclusiveness is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at CEBA and is an important principle of sound business management. All CEBA staff shall be committed to accepting and encouraging different perspectives. Creative solutions to tough problems are fostered by respectful challenges of one another's thoughts and assumptions.

CEBA provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, results of genetic testing, caregiver status, and past, present or prospective service in the military in addition to any other protected categories required by state, federal or local regulations. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, discipline, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.