Position Title: Policy Associate, Fusion Policy
Reports To: Global Director, Fusion Energy
Location: Remote, flexible, must be able to work East Coast hours
Type: Full-time, one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a global nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. With 30 years of internationally recognized expertise on climate policy and a fierce commitment to exploring all potential solutions, CATF is a pragmatic, non-ideological advocacy group with the bold ideas needed to address climate change. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.
The Policy Associate, Fusion Policy, will support CATF's work to advance fusion energy policy primarily across U.S. federal, U.S. state, and European contexts. This role focuses on contributing to research, policy development, and advocacy execution while working closely with senior staff and cross-functional teams.
The Associate will help translate CATF's fusion policy thought leadership into actionable advocacy, including engagement with policymakers and coordination with CATF's U.S. and European advocacy teams. While primarily a support and execution role, the position offers opportunities to take the lead on select external-facing work, such as developing policy outputs and representing CATF in meetings or forums.
Research and Analysis
Support development of fusion policy positions, reports, and roadmaps across U.S. federal, state, and European contexts
Conduct research on policy frameworks, commercialization pathways, and public funding mechanisms
Translate technical and programmatic insights into clear, policy-relevant analysis
Advocacy and Policy Engagement
Support engagement with federal, state, and European policymakers, including relevant government agencies and stakeholders
Contribute to advocacy efforts advancing key priorities such as appropriations, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks for fusion energy
Prepare materials for external meetings, briefings, and stakeholder engagement
Represent CATF in external meetings or forums, as appropriate
Cross-Regional Coordination
Support coordination across CATF's U.S. Federal, U.S. State, and European advocacy teams to align priorities and execution
Collaborate with internal teams, including legal and program staff, to integrate policy and regulatory considerations
Contribute to alignment across Fusion Program priorities and workstreams
Strategy Development
Contribute to the development and execution of fusion policy advocacy strategies
Track policy developments and identify emerging opportunities
Support rapid-response analysis for evolving policy discussions
Communications and External Engagement
Draft policy briefs, reports, blog posts, and other written outputs
Support stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Contribute to external communications and thought leadership
Operational Support
Provide day-to-day coordination support across fusion policy activities
Assist with planning for events, convenings, and stakeholder engagement
Support broader Fusion Program priorities related to policy work
Support the Global Director of the Fusion Program in aspects related to the policy work
Education / Background
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of professional experience in energy, climate, technology, or public policy (advanced degree may count toward experience)
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work across regions and policy contexts (U.S. and Europe)
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative and team-oriented approach
Experience
Experience in energy or climate policy, with exposure to regulatory or legislative processes
Experience conducting policy research and writing for advocacy purposes
Experience engaging with stakeholders across government, industry, or civil society
Behavioral
Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Interest in advancing CATF's mission and clean energy innovation
This is a full-time, remote position, with location flexible. CATF offers an excellent benefits package and an annual salary range of $85,000 – $106,000, dependent on skills and experience.
For candidates outside the U.S., compensation will be determined based on local market benchmarks and cost-of-living consideratio
