Government Affairs Representative II

Puget Sound Energy • Bellevue, WA

5d • $82,000 - $136,300

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Government Affairs Representative II position within its Government and Community Affairs team. This role provides cross-functional analytical support for all levels of government and community affairs activities, including local, state (WA & MT), federal, and industry-wide initiatives. The position involves managing and supporting a wide range of legislative, public policy, and corporate initiative activities, advancing PSE strategies through coalition building and direct advocacy, and developing aspects of various initiatives critical to business growth, operations, opportunity, and risk mitigation. The role also upholds safety compliance standards and promotes a culture of total safety, conducting business honestly, ethically, and in accordance with core values and Code of Conduct, ensuring all duties are performed in compliance with regulatory obligations. This job is considered "safety sensitive" and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
• 4 years’ experience in government relations, public policy, communications
• Working knowledge of political, community and charitable processes
• Excellent written or verbal communications
• Strong research skills and experience
• Valid WA State Driver’s license
• Demonstrated analytical, advocacy and problem solving skills
• Flexibility to work beyond normal working hours as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the utility industry
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Tracks, analyzes, and monitors legislation of importance or impact to PSE.
• Works cross-functionally to assess legislative impact and determine policy positions.
• Identifies and analyzes current and emerging public policy issues impacting the electric and natural gas utility industries.
• Prepares summaries, reports, testimony, and other digestible information that can be used to advance PSE’s public policy priorities.
• Manages supplemental research in helping to build objective policy positions and tactical campaigns.
• Represents the diverse perspectives of the Government and Community Affairs Department on cross-functional corporate initiatives.
• Assembles and facilitates internal and external project teams as assigned.
• Performs as a key coordinator and manager of the execution of PSE external strategies.
• Supports their manager in managing the day-to-day budget and operational responsibilities for their assigned function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) investment option
• cash balance retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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