Manager Government Affairs and Public Outreach

Boardwalk•Houston, TX

About The Position

Boardwalk is seeking a Manager of Government Affairs and Public Outreach for the south end of the company’s system who will assume the responsibilities outlined below. This role will fulfill both a traditional government affairs function and include Project-level outreach work. This position will be responsible for taking Boardwalk’s message to state, county, and other elected officials; state agencies and regulators; community leaders; and landowners. Government Affairs Develop and manage comprehensive Government Affairs strategies for AR, MS, LA, AL that reflect Boardwalk’s vision, mission, and values.Develop and implement state and local strategies for Project development that advance long term strategy for engagement with state legislatures.Advocate for company Projects to state and local officials, state agencies and regulators, community leaders, and landowners.Ensure consistent messaging across all Boardwalk Pipelines’ Project-level communications.Monitor, analyze, and report to Senior Management on legislative and regulatory developments that impact ongoing operations and interstate pipeline Projects development including pipeline permitting, environmental compliance, infrastructure development, and energy policy.Advocate for company positions on policy matters related to pipeline safety, energy infrastructure, emissions regulations, and permitting processes to state officials including elected officials, state agencies and regulators, community leaders, and landowners.Cultivate long-term working relationships with state and local officials, community leaders, and landowners to establish or solidify Boardwalk presence in communities. Projects Outreach Manage, direct, and coordinate outreach efforts with outside Public Relations firms assigned to the Project: Develop tailored strategy and consistent messaging.Draft one-pagers and newsletters.Oversee local communications. Coordinate required outreach prior to initial landowner contacts and survey permission.Support “Affected Landowner Line List” reviews with Land Team and work with outside PR Firms to identify key landowners.Manage landowner communications for FERC 7c and Prior Notice Filings, including website interactions.Develop and manage open house strategy, including messaging, logistics, notifications, and story boards.Support Land efforts concerning “critical” landowner outreach efforts: Coordinate communications.Support the “single point of contact” as required.

Requirements

Strong leadership and communication skills, collaboration on policy development with the ability to work with key external government stakeholders on energy issues
Strong understanding of energy and environmental policy issues
Familiarity with federal and state legislative and regulatory processes
Outstanding written and verbal communications
Self-starter with the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy applying effective prioritization, analytical problem solving and planning skills
Proven track record of building relationships with a diverse range of collaborators
Ability to travel frequently
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience working with Congress, state legislature, federal agencies, and/or energy related associations

Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive Government Affairs strategies for AR, MS, LA, AL that reflect Boardwalk’s vision, mission, and values.
Develop and implement state and local strategies for Project development that advance long term strategy for engagement with state legislatures.
Advocate for company Projects to state and local officials, state agencies and regulators, community leaders, and landowners.
Ensure consistent messaging across all Boardwalk Pipelines’ Project-level communications.
Monitor, analyze, and report to Senior Management on legislative and regulatory developments that impact ongoing operations and interstate pipeline Projects development including pipeline permitting, environmental compliance, infrastructure development, and energy policy.
Advocate for company positions on policy matters related to pipeline safety, energy infrastructure, emissions regulations, and permitting processes to state officials including elected officials, state agencies and regulators, community leaders, and landowners.
Cultivate long-term working relationships with state and local officials, community leaders, and landowners to establish or solidify Boardwalk presence in communities.
Manage, direct, and coordinate outreach efforts with outside Public Relations firms assigned to the Project:
Develop tailored strategy and consistent messaging.
Draft one-pagers and newsletters.
Oversee local communications.
Coordinate required outreach prior to initial landowner contacts and survey permission.
Support “Affected Landowner Line List” reviews with Land Team and work with outside PR Firms to identify key landowners.
Manage landowner communications for FERC 7c and Prior Notice Filings, including website interactions.
Develop and manage open house strategy, including messaging, logistics, notifications, and story boards.
Support Land efforts concerning “critical” landowner outreach efforts:
Coordinate communications.
Support the “single point of contact” as required.