Senior Manager, Government Affairs

rPlus Energies•Salt Lake, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

rPlus Energies is seeking a Senior Manager of Government Affairs to lead the development and execution of the company’s state-level government affairs strategy across markets where rPlus has operating assets and mid- to late-stage development projects. This role is a strategic, hands-on policy leadership position responsible for shaping legislative outcomes, maintaining relationships with policymakers, and proactively integrating political and regulatory considerations into rPlus’s business strategy.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative advocacy, preferably in energy or infrastructure.
Western states experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in renewable energy, utilities, or large-scale capital projects
Experience managing external lobbyists

Responsibilities

Develop and execute state-specific government affairs strategies aligned with rPlus’s operating and development footprint.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments at the state level and proactively advance policy concepts that support rPlus’s objectives.
Build and sustain relationships with state legislators, governors’ offices, regulatory agencies, and legislative staff.
Advocate for rPlus positions through testimony, briefings, meetings, and direct engagement.
Represent rPlus in state-level trade associations and industry groups.
Coordinate advocacy positions and messaging to ensure effective and consistent representation.
Engage, manage, and oversee external government affairs consultants and public affairs firms.
Define scopes of work, manage performance, and ensure alignment with rPlus strategy.
Advise senior leadership on political giving strategy, compliance considerations, and reputational risk.
Coordinate political engagement with legal and compliance teams.
Work closely with the Chief of Staff, development, operations, legal, and communications teams.
Translate legislative and political developments into actionable guidance for internal teams.
Monitor regional, local, and occasional federal policy issues affecting rPlus’s markets, valuation, or strategy.
Provide early warning of emerging risks and opportunities.