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The Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) is a national 501(c)6 trade association working to advance policies and market opportunities that enable electric vehicles to support a more reliable, affordable, and flexible electric grid. We bring together utilities, automakers, technology companies, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders to accelerate vehicle-grid integration (VGI).

Responsibilities

• Track policy and regulatory developments: Monitor key regulatory proceedings, legislation, utility reporting, and other developments related to VGI, transportation electrification, managed charging, bidirectional charging, distributed energy resources, and grid modernization.
• Analyze and support research and advocacy: Assess the potential impact of these developments on VGIC and its members, and provide clear, concise updates and recommendations. Draft regulatory comments, presentations, and related materials, supporting VGIC's engagement strategy in priority states.
• Support education and communications: Help prepare presentations, webinars, briefings, and other materials that communicate the value of VGI to policymakers, utilities, and other stakeholders.
• Build relationships: Support engagement with policymakers, utilities, technology providers, advocates, researchers, and VGIC members. Participate in relevant meetings, working groups, and coalitions.

What You’ll Gain

The Policy Fellow will get hands-on experience in live state regulatory proceedings, legislative developments, and other policymaking processes and work directly with VGIC’s Executive Director, Senior Advisor, and California Policy Director. Fellows will:

• Contribute to real regulatory filings, presentations, and policy analysis, with bylines for all deliverables and opportunities to build a portfolio of published work
• Gain exposure to utilities, regulators, policymakers, technology providers, and advocates working on distributed energy resources, virtual power plants, clean energy, and sustainable transportation
• Learn how state energy and transportation electrification policy gets shaped across multiple jurisdictions
• Build professional relationships in a growing area of clean energy and transportation policy
• Work on a flexible, remote schedule that fits around coursework or other commitments

Preferred Experience

• Current or recent graduate student with experience or academic background in energy policy, utility regulation, transportation electrification, clean energy, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in topics at the intersection of transportation and the electric grid, including managed charging, bidirectional charging, demand response, or distributed energy resources.
• Familiarity with state energy policy, utility regulation, or public utility commission processes is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to quickly understand complex issues and communicate them clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a flexible, remote environment.
• Experience or relationships with utilities, regulators, policymakers, or other energy-sector stakeholders is a plus, but not required.

Schedule and Hours

This is a part-time, remote (U.S.-based) position beginning as early as November 2026 and running through May 2027, with the possibility of extension. The Policy Fellow is expected to work approximately 10-15 hours per week on a flexible schedule that accommodates coursework.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your relevant experience, interest in vehicle-grid integration, and why you would be a good fit for the role.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. VGIC is not able to provide visa sponsorship.

VGIC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.