Are you passionate about addressing the climate crisis through transportation sustainability and electrification? If so, then join our growing team and help work toward a 60% reduction in transportation emissions by 2050. At the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), you’ll be part of an organization that makes a difference by working toward a cleaner and more equitable transportation system. 

ACEEE, a leading national research organization based in Washington, DC, seeks a clean freight policy manager to lead a groundbreaking project focusing on deploying infrastructure to reduce emissions in medium- and heavy-duty freight transportation. Our efforts drive policy and program innovation among local and state governments, utilities, and critical private-sector stakeholders. 

About ACEEE: 

ACEEE conducts independent analysis and provides technical assistance to support and implement transformative policies that foster a vibrant and equitable economy that uses energy more productively, protects the environment, and promotes the health, safety, and well-being of everyone. 

ACEEE’s organizational culture is collaborative and team-oriented with a strong commitment to its mission. Staff work at an energetic pace within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. There is a high degree of workplace flexibility, with an emphasis on results, making ACEEE an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work. ACEEE is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while weaving equity into our research and policy work. 

Position Description: 

The clean freight policy manager will be a member of ACEEE’s transportation program, focusing on zero-emission freight technologies and infrastructure investment. You will work across federal, state, and local agencies, contributing to key infrastructure decisions that will accelerate the shift to a cleaner freight system.

ACEEE’s transportation program covers a variety of topics: electrification of freight and passenger vehicles, better integrated land use and transportation policy, stringent fuel efficiency standards, and improved multimodal transportation infrastructure. The freight manager will lead research initiatives and be responsible for establishing strategic partnerships and engaging key stakeholders, with guidance from the program director. The freight manager will supervise projects and project teams, with the potential to directly manage transportation associates.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Leads financial analysis and conducts economic modeling, performs cost projections and lifecycle cost analysis to inform infrastructure investments and decision-making
• Project-manages others contributing to research initiatives
• Collaborates with other ACEEE teams and external partners on multi-sector projects 
• Leads committee and working group meetings 
• Writes blog posts and develops presentations

Expectations:

• Expertise in financial and economic analysis for transportation sustainability, multimodal transportation, freight transportation, and/or transportation electrification 
• Skilled at forming research questions; designing and executing rigorous research methodologies; collecting secondary data and information; writing up findings and formulating recommendations based on findings 
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills, articulate, and thoughtful 
• Ability to participate in and contribute to cross-disciplinary research and teams 
• Ability to simultaneously manage several complex, fast-paced, multi-partner projects 
• Superb organizational and project management skills 
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills 

Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated passion for clean energy and environmental issues 
• Demonstrated ability to collect and disseminate large amounts of data and information 
• Experience facilitating learning across networks or working groups of peer organizations, stakeholders, or representatives from diverse organizations/communities 
• Professionalism, poise, and the ability to work as part of a team, maintain a sense of humor, and interact with a diverse array of people, including high-level stakeholders 
• Excellent project management skills, including facilitation and attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral (including public speaking and presentations) 

Required Education and Experience: 

• A degree in transportation economics, finance, public policy, or a related field 

        - Bachelor’s degree with seven years of experience, or

        - Master’s degree and at least five years of experience, or 

        - PhD and at least two years of experience

• Lead author on at least one complex research project
• Supervisory and management skills and additional years of experience for the upper half of the salary range

Preferred start date: December 2024 or January 2025. The position can be located in Washington, DC, or remote (US Only). 

Salary: This is a full-time, exempt position. The expected salary is $90,000, with the range of $80,000 – $115,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. ACEEE’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; transportation and bike-share benefits; three weeks of vacation in the first year and four weeks thereafter. 

To apply: Use the link below to use the Paylocity Recruitment portal. Be sure to submit your cover letter and resume. We do not accept phone calls or emails about the position. 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2800899/American-Council-for-an-Energy-Efficient-Economy/Clean-Freight-Policy-Manager

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ACEEE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability. ACEEE is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in its organization