Government Relations Representative, Exp
About The Position
PG&E maintains a federal affairs office in our nation's capital, where the federal affairs team is tasked with addressing national legislative and regulatory policy that can have a significant impact on the company – and the 16 million Californians to whom we provide a variety of energy services. The federal affairs team works to ensure PG&E's business operations, customer affordability and infrastructure resiliency are advanced in a way that protects our environment, continues to address climate change concerns, and meets California's GHG goals. At the same time, we are mindful of customer affordability and developing a skilled workforce that benefits and contributes to the communities we serve. The federal affairs team also engages with national industry associations and trade organizations so that those organizations are aware and understand the needs of the company and the State of California at the national level.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Six (6) years of experience working for an elected official, public or non-profit agency, as a political consultant, or other relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree desired
- Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field desired
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Eight (8) years of experience desired working for an elected official, public or non-profit agency or as a political consultant
- Seven (7) years of government advocacy experience desired for highly regulated industries such as utility, health care, banking, or political campaign experience.
- Prior utility industry experience
Responsibilities
- Assist on federal policy issues as assigned to help facilitate the development of the company’s policy positions and identify opportunities to advance those positions legislatively and/or through the regulatory process.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including elected and appointed officials, Capitol Hill staff, the Administration, relevant business, and non-profit leaders to advance public policy priorities.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) regarding PG&E’s federal government relations programs and initiatives.
- Develop and manage relationships with internal partners and functional areas to provide support for public policy priority development.
- Participate in trade associations and coalitions to help advance company policy priorities.
- Help evaluate and implement new affiliations with governmental, political, and community officials and organizations.
- Serve as liaison with congressional caucuses and external organizations.
- Review and implement recommendations regarding PG&E’s federal government relations partnerships, programs, and services.
- Provide recommendations regarding federal government relations issues that may affect PG&E’s performance, profitability, viability, and sustainability.
- Draft relevant federal affairs communications including issue briefs and newsletters for stakeholders.
- Provide support for federal affairs emergency response activities.
- Serve as Corporate Affairs issue lead.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
