Director Govt & Legislative Affairs-Chicago, IL

ComEd • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Lead and direct Exelon’s representation with state constitutional officers and the General Assembly, companywide initiatives supporting cross-functional business objectives, and strategies to defeat or modify harmful legislative, regulatory, or business initiatives. Coordinate subject matter experts across the company to develop positions on legislation, and prepare written analyses and advocacy materials supporting company positions. Maintain strategic relationships through state and national trade associations and professional organizations. Represent the company and its officers in political and philanthropic communities through event sponsorship and volunteer fundraising. The position may require extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The role involves regular interaction with General Assembly leaders, legislators, staff, policymakers, company officers, employees, and other business units. It requires keeping policymakers informed on company issues, providing data and analyses, and coordinating legislative efforts with business objectives. The position also requires frequent travel to Springfield to meet with legislators, the executive branch, and state agencies, along with full compliance with applicable statutes and regulations governing external stakeholder relationships and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or 15–20 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 12 years of experience in a state, local, or federal legislative arena.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to analyze, interpret, and represent data and information.
• Broad knowledge of utility operations, economics, regulatory and legislative processes, and national energy restructuring trends and issues.
• Ability to lead teams and organize long-term projects and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and create value.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in law, communications, or business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate company positions on state legislative initiatives to advance company objectives and defeat or modify harmful initiatives.
• Travel frequently to the Springfield office to interface with members of the General Assembly, the executive branch, and state agencies.
• Coordinate with legislative team members and department subject matter experts to develop positions on legislation filed in the General Assembly and track legislative bills.
• Lead communications with policymakers to ensure they understand company issues.
• Lead communications with contract lobbyists to ensure strategic, comprehensive lobbying and information delivery to decision makers.
• Coordinate philanthropic and political events and related volunteer fundraising to advance the reputation of the company and its officers.
• Assist in developing and implementing Political Action Committee strategy, including soliciting and distributing funds and representing ComEd at events.
• Prepare and distribute regular reports and presentations on legislative activities, group initiatives, results, and status as requested or required by the executive team.
• Maintain relationships that promote broader understanding of company issues, including through statewide forums and coordination with company officers and colleagues across the service territory.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations governing relationships and activities with external stakeholders.
• Coordinate regularly with other business units to anticipate and execute business objectives related to legislation or external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $164,800 to $226,600, based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors.
• An additional $50,000 in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.
• Annual bonus of 30% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, bonding/primary caregiver leave, or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director