WGL - Director, Government Affairs

AltaGas Ltd. • Washington, DC

9d • $215,200 - $311,875

About The Position

WGL - Director, Government Affairs Washington Gas is strengthening how we engage across Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Michigan, and the Federal government, and we’re seeking a Director, Government Affairs to bring strategic discipline and strong leadership to this multi‑state portfolio. In this role, you will serve as the senior operational leader for Government Affairs - coordinating internal and external lobbyists, driving an integrated strategy aligned with Washington Gas and AltaGas, and turning policy priorities into clear, actionable plans. You will oversee day‑to‑day execution, build KPIs and process rigor, ensure accountability across jurisdictions, and advise senior leadership on political dynamics, legislative timing, risks, and opportunities. If you’re an experienced government affairs leader who thrives at the intersection of politics, strategy, and execution, this is an opportunity to shape meaningful policy outcomes across our region. The Impact You Will Have You will serve as the senior operational leader overseeing all internal and external lobbyists across five jurisdictions. You’ll bring cohesion, consistency, and strategic rigor to a function with broad enterprise impact. You will own and coordinate our advocacy strategy across DC, MD, VA, Federal, and MI - ensuring our priorities are aligned, sequenced correctly, and advanced at the right time with the right political calculus. From complex energy policy to regulatory developments and municipal issues, you’ll turn priorities into clear execution plans, decision memos, and measurable outcomes. You’ll provide day‑to‑day leadership for a growing team and set performance expectations for external lobbyists — ensuring accountability, clarity, and high‑impact engagement. You’ll brief the business on political strategy, legislative timing, risk signals, and opportunities - guiding decisions with nuanced, real‑time judgment.

Requirements

• 8+ years in corporate public affairs, government relations, or related policy roles
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local legislative processes
• Strong communication skills - able to distill complexity into concise insights for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build relationships and negotiate with state/local leaders and community stakeholders
• High business acumen with strong judgment, strategic thinking, and scenario evaluation capability
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools to research, synthesize, and present policy information
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (Political Science, Public Policy, Business, or related field)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in energy, utilities, or regulated industries is a bonus — not a requirement

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all lobbying activity across DC, MD, VA, Federal, and MI, ensuring alignment and disciplined execution.
• Develop and implement an integrated strategy tied to Washington Gas and AltaGas enterprise goals.
• Build the operating rhythm for Government Affairs: KPIs, dashboards, weekly pipeline reviews, vendor scorecards, quarterly OKRs.
• Translate policy, regulatory, and legislative objectives into actionable plans with timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Manage and hold accountable internal team members + external contract lobbyists.
• Advise senior leaders on political environment, legislative timing, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Regulatory, Legal, Communications, Operations, and Corporate Affairs to ensure cohesive enterprise positioning.
• Monitor developments across all five jurisdictions, providing proactive insights and strategic recommendations.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary range of $215,200 to $311,875 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
• In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees