Lead, Fed Policy & Advocacy – Tax/LNG

Shell • Washington, DC

1d • $210,000 - $314,000

About The Position

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: corporate tax (e.g., BEAT) & energy project tax credits (45s); tariffs and trade (including maritime policy, LNG trading, crude trading); federal climate policy (e.g. EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program); and domestic power trading. 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 tax and trade statutes impacting Shell's U.S. portfolio, such as the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Power Act, key corporate and energy project provision of the Internal Revenue Code, Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, and Section 301 of the Trade Act
• 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
• Engage and direct others to engage U.S. Treasury Department, the Department of Commerce, the USTR, FERC and other agencies relevant to your portfolio; key congressional committees (SFC, HW&M, House E&C); 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

Benefits

• insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
• 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
• short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance
• financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees