Associate

The Ad Hoc Group

About The Ad Hoc Group 

The Ad Hoc Group, LLC (AHG) is a specialized consulting firm that accelerates growth for start-ups and innovative companies operating in a complex and highly-regulated energy sector. We source opportunities, advance deals, and shape regulations to ensure that our clients scale with the urgency that today's energy and climate challenges demand. We’ve helped companies like Dandelion, Charm Industrial, TS Conductor, Kraken, Stripe Climate, Pano, Gridware, SPAN, SWTCH and many more shape their market and accelerate growth. 

AHG is a team of consultants and advisors with a wide range of professional backgrounds who are deeply passionate about addressing climate change and who believe that building successful energy tech companies is a critical part of the solution. We bring first-hand experience as startup operators, founders, and energy market experts, and put in the work required to empathize with startups, investors, regulators, utilities, advocates, and other stakeholders to drive win-win outcomes. We build authentic, long-term relationships rooted in human connections and a belief that a community is more powerful than a network. You can read more about our values and company culture here.

About The Position 

The Associate position will collaborate with AHG team members to provide policy, business development, go-to-market, and fundraising support to AHG’s clients to help them seize opportunities and overcome obstacles to their successful growth. This is the perfect role for a climate, energy, and/or sustainability professional who wants to use their knowledge to help entrepreneurs transform markets and scale new products and technologies. The ideal candidate has a proven background working in climate and/or energy, is not afraid to dive into complex issues and data, and is also an effective networker and advocate with strong political and business instincts.

What You’ll Do:

• Become an expert in the policy and regulatory areas that will shape a sustainable future from building decarbonization to electrified mobility to resiliency and carbon removal
• Build relationships with AHG’s clients who include startup founders, VC partners, and corporate leaders
• Support in-depth policy and regulatory research and analysis to inform go-to-market, regulatory, and business development strategies for our clients
• Coordinate with AHG team members to craft thoughtful, detailed written memos and presentations to advance business outcomes for AHG’s clients, including comments and testimony before state public utility commissions and other federal, state and municipal regulatory bodies
• Lead build-out of key internal policy resources to help streamline AHG’s work across clients

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in climate or energy policy, including work with startups, consulting, and/or government with a preference for a diversity of experiences
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Strong base of technical knowledge in one or more climate-related segments, such as building decarbonization, transportation electrification, resilience, industrial decarbonization, grid services, or carbon removal.
• Experience navigating state energy regulation, wholesale energy markets, carbon removal policy landscapes, or a desire to build that expertise quickly.
• An agile networker and advocate who develops trusted relationships 
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment with frequent context switching
• A strong desire for ownership and accountability
• Passion for climate tech and energy
• A critical and empathetic thinker with an understanding of the complexities of climate policy and energy justice issues 

LOCATION: 

Strong preference for candidates based in an AHG hub city: Washington D.C., San Francisco, New York City, or Chicago. AHG is a hybrid/remote firm. Team members in hub cities are expected to be in the office at least one day a week. Up to 10-15% travel is expected for client work and team retreats.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: Starting pay for this role typically ranges from $95,000 and $115,000 commensurate, with skills and experience. Final pay is determined based on factors such as experience, geography, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.
• Bonus & Equity: This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus (targeting 10%+) and participation in the company’s Equity Incentive Plan, which provides employees an opportunity to share in the future growth and success of AHG and its clients. 
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision,  401(k) with an automatic 3% employer contribution, $1,500 annual professional development stipend, 14 weeks fully paid parental leave, and flexible PTO.

INTERVIEW PROCESS AND TIMELINE:

• Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis through October.
• Interviews will take place in October and November
• Finalists will be asked to complete and present a short skills assessment.
• Depending on feasibility and location, final in-person interviews will take place following the skills assessment presentation. 
• We expect to extend an offer before end-of-year.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now and in the future.
  

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION:

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are not only company values but are essential for our success and that of our clients. The Ad Hoc Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives. AHG recognizes that climate change disproportionately affects people from historically marginalized backgrounds and that the solution to the climate crisis requires the leadership and inclusion of those most impacted. Our company is committed to building an inclusive and respectful culture, and we strive to build a firm that reflects the populations that our work serves. We highly encourage applications from people of color, women, and people from other backgrounds historically underrepresented in the climate tech community. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [email protected].

This position is an at-will role and this job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the incumbent may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.