External Affairs Manager

NextEra Energy•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

This role serves the Florida Heartland, or South-Central Florida, a rural region centered around Lake Okeechobee, encompassing six inland counties: DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee. Defined by its rural character, agricultural heritage, and tight-knit communities, this is one of Florida's most distinctive and storied regions. The ideal candidate is someone with genuine roots here — someone who lives in the territory, has earned the trust of its people, and brings firsthand knowledge of the relationships and dynamics that shape this part of the state. We're looking for a trusted community voice — someone with deep roots in the agricultural industries, rural government, and the unique stakeholder dynamics that shape this part of Florida. Success in this position requires the credibility that only comes from genuine community ties and a nuanced understanding of local priorities, relationships, and sensitivities. The EA Manager will oversee FPL representation in all county Emergency Operations Centers during storm activations and represent FPL at local government meetings, agricultural associations, civic organizations, and community forums — and will be expected to show up not just as a company representative, but as a neighbor.Job OverviewEmployees in this role provide the strategic groundwork for the successful implementation of company policies, initiatives, and objectives (expansion, development, etc.) by raising awareness and advocacy to the local governmental, business, and general communities, and through the coordination of the internal and external customers. This position involves navigating issues to comply with company policies, including the change and interpretation of policies. Individuals are responsible for the early detection and resolution of issues that prevent or limit the company’s financial exposure to penalties and fines (violation notices and citations), and protect company investments (nuclear cost recovery, rate case).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 7+ years

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Lobbies by researching, analyzing, and advocating for company positions on pending agenda items
Researches, compiles information, makes presentations, and meets with elected officials and Business and Community Leaders to provide information
Serves as a Board Member for BDO’s, chambers, corporate/business, non-profits, etc.
Works with and across other business units to solve cross-functional problems and to build consensus
Analyzes and creates networking and bridge-building opportunities by attending - and inviting stakeholders to attend - company sponsored events
Creates opportunities and facilitates and participates in Executive presentations
Attends Council or Commission Meetings to monitor or present company business case positions
Travels extensively
Represents corporate leadership to external stakeholders and in the external community
Performs other job-related duties as assigned