Government Relations Liaison

Mountain View Electric Association • Falcon, CO

1d • $116,728 - $124,634

About The Position

Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) is one of the fastest growing mission-driven and member-owned electric cooperatives in Colorado. With offices in Falcon and Limon, our service territory spans 5,000 square miles from the foothills outside of Colorado Springs through the rolling plains of eastern Colorado. While a lot has changed in our industry since we were incorporated as a not-for-profit electric cooperative in 1941, MVEA still operates on the values we started with years ago—integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. Today, MVEA is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to more than 58,500 members and over 68,500 meters in portions of eight counties. Our electric cooperative is financially strong and experiences tremendous growth of over 2,000 accounts per year due to the expanding communities outside of Colorado Springs. MVEA has annual revenues of over $125 million and over 6,500 miles of distribution line. We are a respected leader in the distribution cooperative industry due to a long history of safety, reliable service, member engagement, financial health, rate stability, and employee dedication. To learn more about MVEA and the communities we serve, visit www.mvea.coop . Top Reasons to Work with Us Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match Stable and Growing Company Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Great Company Culture We are looking for Government Relations Liaison who is responsible for developing, leading, and executing the organization’s comprehensive government affairs strategy at the federal, state, and local levels. This position will oversee the cooperative’s wildfire mitigation strategy and foster community relationships in support of cooperative goals. This position also oversees the management, compliance, and reporting of awarded grants while proactively identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities to support the Cooperative’s initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, written communication and presentation skills applied in advocacy and negotiation roles, and an ability to build trust and promote confidence.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively, with management, media, internal and external peers, elected officials, regulators and membership.
• Exhibit a high degree of resourcefulness, creativity, and decisiveness.
• Ability to prioritize dynamic workload and multiple projects, and effectively meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform basic accounting, budgeting, and purchasing tasks.
• Experience and extensive knowledge to effectively use Microsoft Office products.
• Self-motivated, well organized, personable, and able to exercise discretion, and use sound judgment in dealing with people and confidential information.
• Extensive knowledge of project management and communication/conflict skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships and the ability to utilize creative thinking and problem-solving techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in political science, government, journalism, communications, or a related field and five (5) years of related government relations experience including grant writing.
• Experience in political/legislative/regulatory environment; energy utility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Vice President of Member Engagement with planning, developing, and implementing realistic and effective programs and practices for the Cooperative’s Government Relations function.
• Provides reports and information regarding progress and development.
• Develops strong understanding of departmental and Cooperative goals and strategies to ensure they are integrated into government relations activities.
• Supports and represents the Cooperative in local and regional government affairs efforts, including outreach to elected officials, strategic members, partner organizations, and the media.
• Proposes legislative positions in alignment with the Cooperative’s goals and objectives, engaging at the grassroot level to support legislative initiatives that reflect the organization’s priorities.
• Serves as a key spokesperson for the Cooperative, engaging with media outlets to communicate positions, advocating for policy priorities, and raising public awareness of key issues.
• May be called upon to represent the Cooperative by testifying at legislative hearings or public forums, providing industry insights and supporting positions on relevant bills or regulations.
• Serves as the Project Manager for the Wildfire Mitigation Plan, overseeing all aspects of project execution, including ensuring compliance with grant requirements and providing regular progress updates.
• Builds and maintains relationships with relevant organizations and stakeholders, represents the project at community meetings and events as needed, and fosters collaboration and communication.
• Assists in the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Works closely with internal teams and consultants to support and coordinate the organization’s grant seeking efforts, ensuring timely and effective submission of all proposals and required documentation.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive calendar of grant submissions, tracking deadlines, follow-up requirements, and deliverables to ensure compliance and timely submission.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off
• Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match
• Stable and Growing Company
• Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Great Company Culture

What This Job Offers

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