About ClearPath, Inc
ClearPath’s mission is to accelerate American innovation to reduce global energy emissions. To advance that mission, we develop cutting-edge policy solutions in the areas of clean power, advanced manufacturing and carbon innovation. An entrepreneurial, strategic nonprofit, ClearPath (501(c)(3)) collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders on innovations in nuclear energy, carbon capture, hydropower, natural gas, geothermal, energy storage, critical minerals, and heavy industry to enable private-sector deployment of critical technologies. Started in 2014 by entrepreneur Jay Faison, ClearPath engages in the direct education of policymakers within the White House, Congress, Executive Agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior, and regulators.

ClearPath team members believe in small government, free markets, and American entrepreneurship. Those principles form the basis for how the team analyzes proposed clean energy and climate policy. 

ClearPath Values:

• Teamwork: We empower each other to accomplish our shared mission.
• Purpose: We believe the principles of limited government, free markets, and fiscal responsibility are essential to achieving our mission.
• Ownership: We empower teammates to visibly own and achieve goals.
• Adaptability: We are open to new, complex ideas and test our assumptions to lead change and advance our mission.
• Curiosity: We have a proactive desire to learn, grow, and improve ourselves, our ideas, and our mission in a thoughtful and focused way.
• Credibility: We agree that being trustworthy and believable is everything for building and maintaining influence.

Job Summary

The Policy Associate will join ClearPath’s policy team, contributing to the development of organizational positions and recommendations across a portfolio focused on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and chemicals manufacturing policy. This role will support ClearPath’s efforts to advance federal policies that scale innovative low-carbon industrial products and carbon technologies.

The portfolio includes policies to advance various carbon removal solutions, drive innovation in low-carbon chemicals, support permitting and regulatory improvements, and foster private-sector deployment. This team member will track legislation, conduct policy analysis, support stakeholder engagement, and help communicate ClearPath’s recommendations to policymakers and industry partners.

This position reports directly to ClearPath’s Advanced Manufacturing and Carbon Innovation Program Director.

Job Description

Research & Analysis:

• Draft high-level, quick, and in-depth analysis of research, policy and industry trends;
• Produce concise research insights and written products pertaining to legislative, regulatory and innovation activities across the federal government;
• Develop subject matter expertise through networking and research;
• Support rapid response initiatives when questions arise on Capitol Hill; and
• Support the development of educational materials and events for Capitol Hill.

Strategic Thinking & Execution:

• Work alongside the team to follow and grow existing industrial decarbonization strategy;
• Demonstrate superb critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including big-picture concepts and granular complexities;
• Support the identification of policy gaps that can be leveraged for growth; and
• Collaborate with the Government Affairs teams to develop strategies for advocacy that support existing ClearPath goals.

Communications, Relationship Building & Influencing:

• Communicate complex ideas clearly, simply and convincingly, internally and externally to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Publish “thought leadership” (i.e. blogs, white papers);
• Attract and cultivate collaborative relationships with key stakeholders by representing ClearParth in a credible manner and with ease; and
• Support External Affairs initiatives for educational events and staff briefings for federal policymakers.

Capabilities

• Deliberative Decision Making – Gather, consider, and evaluate all relevant information to make logical conclusions before being moved to action. Able to put aside personal biases and take an objective approach to making decisions based on data or other pertinent facts.
• Analytical Thinking – Have the capability and the inclination to identify and synthesize information from diverse sources by looking for patterns in data, making connections between seemingly unrelated events, and understanding how different parts of a system are interdependent.
• Learning Agility – Able to discern patterns in data, recognize relationships between concepts, and rapidly apply learning from one context to solve analogous problems in different contexts.
• Scientific Acumen – Consistently and appropriately implement best practices in scientific inquiry and empirical reasoning to identify trends in data.
• Information Seeking – Have an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people, or issues. They go beyond routine questions and dig for exact information to resolve discrepancies.
• Quality Focus – Are able to manage the efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the work that they produce.
• Time Management – Able to manage multiple responsibilities by being organized and keeping on top of important time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, and/or PhD with a science or applied science degree (engineering, geology, environmental science, etc.) or a related field (environmental or energy policy, etc.)
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a highly related field - clean energy industry, economics, finance, and/or policy experience
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfort with technology and ability to quickly learn new systems
• A professional and personal commitment to ClearPath's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in carbon dioxide removal, chemicals, or heavy industry and/or policy (research, energy project development, government affairs, regulatory analysis, etc.)
• Familiarity with stakeholders in the manufacturing industry, carbon dioxide removal, chemicals, or carbon utilization field, e.g. technology developers, funding agencies, etc.

Compensation + Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement Benefit offering an employer matching contribution of employee contributions $1 for $1 on the first 5% of pay you contribute
• No vacation policy - take what you need whenever workflow and coverage allows, with manager approval
• Fully stocked office kitchen in newly renovated office on Capitol Hill

At ClearPath, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe our team is the key to making an impact and fulfilling our mission. ClearPath is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.