Lead, Fed Policy & Advocacy – Energy

Shell•Washington, DC

1d•$210,000 - $314,000

About The Position

What’s the role Shell’s success in the U.S. energy market depends on proactive and successful engagement with federal policymakers. As Lead, Federal Policy & Advocacy, you will shape and execute strategies that influence federal policy outcomes, protect Shell’s interests, and unlock opportunities for growth. This senior leadership role requires exceptional judgment, collaborative behaviors, strategic thinking, strong relationships, and the ability to translate federal policy priorities into S.M.A.R.T. objectives that deliver measurable impact. Reporting to the Head of U.S. Policy Advocacy in Washington, D.C., the Lead will oversee a team of federal policy and advocacy professionals and manage a defined portfolio area. You will ensure Shell enhances its influence in Washington, D.C., captures federal policy opportunities, and mitigates risk through strategic engagement and policy leadership, while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across internal and external teams. Specifically, this role will be responsible for leading federal policy and advocacy for a portfolio of Shell's activities in the U.S. that includes: Gulf of America (GoA) offshore oil and gas (Upstream); Midstream; onshore renewable development (working closely with Shell’s portfolio company, Savion); “permitting reform”; and GoA offshore carbon, capture, and sequestration. This is one of several Lead, Federal P&A roles within the U.S. P&A team, each managing a distinct portfolio. Together, these Leads report to the Head of U.S. Policy Advocacy and collaborate to advance Shell's federal policy priorities.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in law or public policy strongly preferred
10–15 years in federal energy and environment policy and advocacy; expertise in key federal energy and environmental statutes, such as NEPA, OCSLA, ESA, MMPA, and FLPMA
Experience working with corporations and trade associations required; prior in-house experience for a corporation or trade association strongly preferred
Mastery of legislative and rulemaking drafting and processes
Proven experience successfully engaging with federal government officials
Existing relationships with senior federal agency and congressional staff required; relationships with congressional members and agency political appointees preferred
Experience leading a team strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop S.M.A.R.T. objectives in partnership with the lines of business within your portfolio
Shape legislative and regulatory outcomes on policies within your portfolio, including federal permitting reform and policies that enable traditional energy and low‑carbon projects
Advance and maintain regular and competitive offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America
Advance and maintain leasing, operational, and decommissioning policies and regulations with key government officials to ensure Shell can operate its oil, gas, and renewable energy portfolios competitively, safely, and sustainably in the U.S
Monitor and influence the emerging CCS/CO2 transport/storage regulatory framework on federal waters to align with Shell's business objectives
Engage and direct others to engage DOI and its agencies (BOEM, BSEE, ONRR), CEQ, and other relevant agencies; key congressional committees (SENR, HNRC); and congressional offices to advance Shell's policies
Direct technical comments, briefings, and testimony
Draft statutory language and regulatory comments and provide impact analyses on policies that may impact businesses within your portfolio
Lead and manage a team of individual contributors and direct outside consultants
Advance policies that protect and enable delivery of KPIs set by the GoA business leadership
Advance federal permitting policy priorities (legislative and regulatory) that continue to protect the environment and encourage community participation while also reducing permitting cycle times and project risk
Achieve S.M.A.R.T. objectives that are developed in partnership with the lines of business within your portfolio (e.g., Upstream, Midstream, and onshore renewable energy)
Model Shell’s safety, ethics, transparency, and anti‑corruption standards in all federal advocacy activities
Ensure full adherence to LDA, FEC, House/Senate rules, agency ex parte protocols, and Shell internal controls
Maintain accurate, timely records of advocacy, meetings, deliverables, and expenditures

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $210,000.00 - $314,000.00 per year.
Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs.
Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan.
Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance.
Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.
For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.
Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs