Nautilus Solar Energy

Develops and manages community solar assets

Policy Manager

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Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

Currently in the final year of a master's program or have completed a master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Energy Policy, Government Affairs, or a closely related field.
Have three to five years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, political strategy, or a related area.
Have legislative or regulatory experience, including experience working for or with a lawmaker, state legislature, regulatory commission, public utility commission, executive agency, or similar organization; energy or electricity-sector experience is strongly valued.
Demonstrate understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and how legislation and regulation can affect market-based business decisions.
Have experience preparing executive-level briefing materials and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Be able to manage multiple policy initiatives across several states and work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments across priority markets, with a primary focus on the Northeast.
Analyze proposed legislation, regulatory proceedings, commission orders, and utility filings to identify business impacts and emerging opportunities.
Prepare policy memoranda, legislative summaries, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
Develop and maintain tracking systems for legislation, rulemakings, stakeholder engagement, advocacy priorities, policy databases, and market trackers.
Support state-specific government affairs strategies; identify market opportunities and policy risks; and assist with legislative priorities, advocacy strategies, and regulatory positions.
Conduct political and stakeholder analysis to support long-term business planning.
Coordinate with lobbyists, trade associations, coalition partners, consultants, and external advisors.
Prepare materials for coalition meetings, legislative visits, regulatory engagements, conferences, policy events, and stakeholder outreach.
Support participation in state and national trade associations.
Work with Legal, Development, Origination, Business Development, Finance, and Operations to align business objectives and government affairs strategy.
Support executive leadership with policy briefings and decision memoranda.

Desired Qualifications

Prior knowledge of community solar, distributed energy resources, distributed generation, virtual net metering, or utility regulation.
Experience working in or with the clean energy industry, trade associations, state legislatures, public utility commissions, or executive agencies.
Experience synthesizing legislative and regulatory developments into strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
The Northeast is preferred, particularly candidates based in Boston, New York, or Philadelphia.

Policy Manager

Nautilus Solar Energy · Chicago, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-20

Salary: USD 110,000–120,000

Workplace: remote

Description

Nautilus Solar Energy® is seeking a Policy Manager to support the company's legislative, regulatory, and political engagement across priority markets. 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.

The 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.

Responsibilities:

Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments across Nautilus' priority markets, with a primary focus on the Northeast.
Analyze proposed legislation, regulatory proceedings, commission orders, and utility filings to identify business impacts and emerging opportunities.
Prepare policy memoranda, legislative summaries, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
Develop and maintain tracking systems for legislation, rulemakings, stakeholder engagement, advocacy priorities, policy databases, and market trackers.
Support state-specific government affairs strategies; identify market opportunities and policy risks; and assist with legislative priorities, advocacy strategies, and regulatory positions.
Conduct political and stakeholder analysis to support long-term business planning.
Coordinate with lobbyists, trade associations, coalition partners, consultants, and external advisors.
Prepare materials for coalition meetings, legislative visits, regulatory engagements, conferences, policy events, and stakeholder outreach.
Support participation in state and national trade associations.
Work with Legal, Development, Origination, Business Development, Finance, and Operations to align business objectives and government affairs strategy.
Support executive leadership with policy briefings and decision memorandum

Requirements

Currently 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.
Three to five years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, political strategy, or a related area.
Legislative or regulatory experience, including experience working for or with a lawmaker, state legislature, regulatory commission, public utility commission, executive agency, or similar organization; energy or electricity-sector experience is strongly valued.
Demonstrated understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and how legislation and regulation can affect market-based business decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level briefing materials.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple policy initiatives across several states and work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior knowledge of community solar, distributed energy resources, distributed generation, virtual net metering, or utility regulation.
Experience working in or with the clean energy industry, trade associations, state legislatures, public utility commissions, or executive agencies.
Experience synthesizing legislative and regulatory developments into strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
The Northeast is preferred, particularly candidates based in Boston, New York, or Philadelphia.

Benefits

Competitive Salary $110,000-$120,000
Annual Performance Bonus
Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are 100% covered by Nautilus
401k offered with employer match

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About the Company

Nautilus Solar Energy

Develops and manages community solar assets

Nautilus Solar Energy develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates community solar projects across multiple states, managing them from start to long-term operation. The company’s products let residential and commercial customers subscribe to a portion of a local solar farm and receive credits on their utility bills, enabling access to solar energy without on-site panels. Nautilus generates revenue through long-term power purchase agreements with subscribers and by monetizing renewable energy credits and tax incentives tied to solar projects. What sets Nautilus apart is its full lifecycle approach: it not only develops and finances solar farms but also owns and actively manages the assets to scale their portfolio, supported by experienced leadership and strategic backing from investors. The company aims to expand its portfolio by acquiring new projects and growing its subscriber base, with a goal of increasing solar access and clean energy deployment across more communities.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $1.6B
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2006

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