Federal Government Affairs Director

Duke Energy Corporation•Washington, DC

5d•$190,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Government Affairs Director leads federal policy advocacy, government relations, and strategic planning on matters important to Duke Energy, its customers, and its businesses. The role establishes and maintains relationships with Congress, congressional committees and staff, the Administration, federal departments, and regulatory agencies, including FERC, DOE, Commerce, and DOL. Working with Duke Energy management and teams across the business, the Director identifies and prioritizes federal legislative, regulatory, and policy issues, develops consistent company positions and advocacy strategies, and communicates and advocates those positions to federal policymakers. The Director serves as a senior liaison and represents Duke Energy on legislative, regulatory, and administrative matters. The position monitors federal developments and their potential business and customer impacts, coordinates advocacy strategies and stakeholder engagement, supports federal permits, approvals and funding opportunities, and enhances Duke Energy’s visibility with policymakers, trade associations, and coalitions. Work is performed at a company facility, with employees required to live within a reasonable daily commute of no more than 50 miles one way. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, economics, business, finance, or another applicable field.
10 years of directly related government affairs, public policy, legislative, regulatory, or energy industry experience.
At least five years of experience working for Congress, a congressional committee, the Administration, a federal agency, or in a role involving significant engagement with federal policymakers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public policy, economics, or a related field; MBA; or Juris Doctor.
10 or more years of federal legislative, regulatory, government affairs, or policymaking experience.
Significant experience working with members of Congress, congressional leadership, committees, and professional staff.
Significant experience engaging federal departments and regulatory agencies, including FERC and agencies with jurisdiction over energy, infrastructure, economic development, trade, environmental, and related policy matters.
Strong understanding of congressional, legislative, regulatory, and administrative processes and ability to develop advocacy strategies across branches and agencies of the federal government.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive federal advocacy plans, including congressional and Administration strategies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and coordinate subject matter experts across multiple business units.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex energy, regulatory, legislative, and business issues to governmental, business, and general audiences.
Demonstrated judgment and ability to manage multiple high-priority issues in a rapidly changing political and policy environment.
Existing relationships with congressional offices, committees, Administration officials, federal agencies, trade associations, and other Washington stakeholders.
Energy or utility industry experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Congress, congressional committees and staff, the Administration, federal departments, regulatory agencies, and other federal policymakers.
Develop relationships with congressional committees responsible for energy, infrastructure, commerce, the environment, and other matters affecting Duke Energy and its customers.
Engage company management and subject matter experts with federal policymakers to advance company goals and priorities.
Communicate Duke Energy’s positions and policies to federal policymakers and represent the company in meetings, briefings, hearings, and other engagements.
Coordinate with internal departments and businesses to review proposed federal legislation, regulations, administrative actions, and other policy matters and formulate company positions.
Develop and execute advocacy strategies before Congress, the Administration, and relevant federal agencies.
Help develop and prioritize business plans and policy strategies in response to current and anticipated federal developments.
Maintain internal relationships and provide feedback and insight on federal policy priorities, risks, and opportunities.
Support federal permits, approvals, funding opportunities, and other actions needed to advance infrastructure and business priorities.
Coordinate company engagement across federal agencies when matters involve overlapping or complementary jurisdictions.
Monitor congressional, Administration, and federal regulatory developments affecting Duke Energy, its customers, and the energy industry.
Assess potential business and customer impacts of proposed federal actions and work with internal stakeholders on advocacy responses.
Provide management timely updates, advance notice of significant developments, and information on advocacy strategy and progress.
Identify emerging federal policy issues and opportunities and help position Duke Energy for engagement.
Maintain relationships with industry trade associations, business organizations, coalitions, and other external stakeholders.
Represent Duke Energy in industry coalitions and working groups and help ensure company priorities are reflected in coalition positions and advocacy.
Identify opportunities for Duke Energy executives and subject matter experts to engage with federal policymakers and influential stakeholders.