Federal Government Affairs Director

Duke Energy•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Government Affairs Director leads federal policy advocacy, government relations, and strategic planning on issues important to Duke Energy, its customers, and its businesses. The role establishes and maintains effective relationships with members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, the Administration, and federal departments and regulatory agencies, including FERC, DOE, Commerce, and DOL. The Director collaborates with Duke Energy management and business-unit personnel to identify and prioritize federal legislative, regulatory, and policy matters and develop consistent enterprise positions and advocacy strategies. The role communicates and advocates the company’s positions before federal policymakers, serves as a senior liaison on legislative, regulatory, and administrative matters, and monitors federal developments and their potential implications for the company and its customers. Work is performed at a company facility; onsite employees must 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.
At least 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, or a federal agency, or in a role involving significant engagement with federal policymakers.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Must possess all basic/required qualifications to be considered.

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 Congress, including members, 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 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 simultaneously in a rapidly changing political and policy environment.
Existing relationships with congressional offices, committees, Administration officials, federal agencies, trade associations, and other Washington stakeholders are strongly preferred.
Energy or utility industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, Administration officials, federal departments, and regulatory agencies.
Develop and maintain relationships with congressional committees responsible for energy, infrastructure, commerce, 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, policies, and related information to Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies.
Represent Duke Energy in meetings, briefings, hearings, and other engagements with federal policymakers and stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal departments and businesses to review and formulate positions on proposed federal legislation, regulations, administrative actions, and other policy matters.
Develop and execute advocacy strategies before Congress, congressional committees, the Administration, and relevant federal agencies.
Support development and prioritization of business plans and policy strategies in light of current and anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political developments.
Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insight into federal policy priorities, risks, and opportunities.
Support federal permits, approvals, funding opportunities, and other federal actions needed to advance infrastructure and business priorities.
Coordinate company engagement across federal agencies when issues or projects involve overlapping or complementary jurisdictions.
Monitor significant congressional, Administration, and federal regulatory developments affecting Duke Energy, customers, and the energy industry.
Evaluate potential business and customer implications of proposed federal actions and work with internal stakeholders on advocacy responses.
Provide management with timely insight, advance notice, and updates on federal developments, advocacy strategy, and progress, and seek management input on key issues.
Identify emerging federal policy issues and opportunities and help position Duke Energy for effective engagement.
Maintain relationships with industry trade associations, business organizations, coalitions, and other external stakeholders.
Represent Duke Energy in relevant coalitions and working groups and work to ensure company priorities are reflected in coalition positions and advocacy.
Communicate company policies and positions directly and through trade associations and coalitions to federal policymakers.
Identify opportunities for executives and subject-matter experts to engage strategically with federal policymakers and other influential stakeholders.