Legislative Affairs Director

Talen Energy • Byesville, OH

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About The Position

Talen Energy is seeking a Director, State Government Affairs to lead legislative and policy engagement across Ohio and Indiana. This role will be responsible for advancing company priorities through strategic advocacy, relationship development, and coordination with internal leadership and external partners. This position plays a critical role in building Talen’s presence in Ohio and strengthening relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders. At Talen Energy, your work directly supports safe, reliable power generation. In this role, you’ll move beyond day‑to‑day contributions to drive meaningful change by:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying, or legislative roles
• Strong knowledge of state legislative processes, particularly Ohio preferred
• Existing relationships within Ohio government strongly preferred
• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or regulated industries preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence policy outcomes and manage external stakeholders
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and relationship management skills
• Willingness to travel up to 60% as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead state legislative strategy and engagement across Ohio and Indiana
• Monitor, analyze, and influence legislation and regulatory developments impacting company operations
• Develop and maintain relationships with state legislators, executive branch officials, and key stakeholders
• Coordinate advocacy strategies aligned with business priorities, including both proactive and defensive initiatives
• Manage and serve as primary liaison to contract lobbying firms
• Support federal engagement efforts in coordination with internal leadership
• Provide strategic guidance on political engagement activities and contribution planning
• Represent the company at legislative events, hearings, and industry forums
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, legal, communications, and leadership teams
• Provide coverage support across other regions as business needs require

Benefits

• Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan.
• Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
• We are committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees