Senior Advisor, State Government Relations

ExxonMobil•Austin, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Advisor, State Government Relations will be responsible for supporting ExxonMobil’s state government relations function in Texas and work collaboratively with Texas State Government Relations team members. This role will be responsible for advancing the company’s strategic government and regulatory plan in Texas, and for ensuring strong relationships with regulators and state government leaders in Texas. The successful candidates will work to track, identify, analyze and influence regulatory and legislative policy. The Senior Advisor will enhance existing and future capabilities of the state government relations team in Texas by building relationships with key stakeholders and deliver strategic advocacy communications. The position is based in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience working with Texas policymakers
A solid professional and personal reputation for integrity and follow-through; trustworthy with confidential information
An eagerness to execute a hands-on approach to build credibility, relationships, and knowledge within the company
A detail-oriented professional with excellent written, analytical, and organizational skills, and a track record for delivering results
The ability to drive a quality work product through internal reviews and under time constraints
Strong organizational skills with an ability to support multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment while meeting deadlines
Outstanding personal communicator with the presence to represent the company at industry forums and events, legislative arenas with stakeholders, partners, and trade associations; and a track record of nurturing positive relationships with policymakers and staff
The ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs into concise and credible messages, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work

Responsibilities

Identify key opportunities to engage with state lawmakers, through the development of a network that can be leveraged to expand the company’s business.
Lead direct engagement with policymakers and indirect advocacy via trade associations and other external resources.
Work collaboratively with Texas State Government Relations team members to support the execution of policy positions and strategies to advance the interests of ExxonMobil.
Monitor the development of Texas political and related business issues that affect the company’s reputation; execute strategies for addressing each issue and deploy resources to ensure management of issues and best practices to ensure consistent approach across priority policy initiatives.
Support the development and dissemination of positions to advance ExxonMobil objectives, including developing campaigns to shape legislation and public opinion.