Senior Public Policy Analyst

Company: Aramco
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are seeking an experienced and insightful Public Policy Analyst to join the Domestic Analysis Department, within the Strategy & Market Analysis organization. The Domestic Analysis Department focuses on analyzing and interpreting policy developments in the Saudi Arabian energy sector. The department is responsible for researching, analyzing, and communicating the impact of regulatory and policy changes on our company's operations and energy transition strategy. The Senior Public Policy Analyst will bring a strong understanding of energy policy, particularly within the Kingdom, and play a key role in advising executive management on strategic responses to policy shifts. Providing strategic recommendations based on regulatory trends and energy transition policies is key for the department. Key Responsibilities As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret regulatory and policy developments within the Saudi Arabian energy sector, with a focus on oil, gas, and net zero emission transition energy.
• Assess the potential impact of policy changes on the company's operations and support the strategic planning of our energy transition initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports and position papers on energy policy issues, providing actionable recommendations for executive management.
• Engage with governmental and regulatory agencies to represent the company's interests and provide feedback on proposed policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sustainability, strategy, and finance, to ensure policy insights are aligned with corporate goals.
• Support the company's energy transition strategy by analyzing policies related to new energies (Renewable, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS), etc.), energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
• Develop policy briefs, white papers, and presentations to communicate policy developments to internal stakeholders and executive management.
• Mentor junior candidates for the purpose of the mentee's growth, learning, and career development. Minimum Requirements As a successful candidate you will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management or Engineering. A master degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Energy Economics, or a related field is highly preferred.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in policy analysis within the energy sector. Preference for a focus on regulatory and policy developments in Saudi Arabia.
  • Familiarity with international energy policies and frameworks related to energy transition and sustainability.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex policy and regulatory information.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Saudi energy landscape, including oil, gas, and energy transition policies.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and research tools relevant to policy analysis.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies and regulatory bodies. Working environment Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.

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