State Government Affairs Director

RWE•Oakland, CA

1d•$200,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The State Government Affairs Director is responsible for RWE Americas’ state government affairs portfolio in the West region (California, Intermountain West States), building and maintaining relationships with state legislatures and administrations, and developing and executing strategies, in coordination with our outside consulting firms and trade associations, to drive positive legislative and regulatory outcomes for the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in political science, government, or other related field required
Minimum 7 years working in state government, Congress, the Executive Branch, or industry advocacy
Intimate knowledge of legislative processes and strong political acumen required
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage external stakeholder relationships
Proven ability to build and maintain political networks in multiple jurisdictions
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to prioritize competing work and drive to completion
Demonstrated experience working well under pressure, especially in legislative settings
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concept
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Energy and/or tax-related policy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Represent and advocate for RWE and its policy priorities with state legislatures and administrations through regular meetings, communications, and via our outside consultants
Develop and successfully execute advocacy strategies in state legislatures and administrations in coordination with VP, State Government Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement, the broader Corporate Affairs team, other relevant internal teams, and our outside consultants
Build, maintain, and deepen strategic relationships with state policymakers in core markets
Engage with industry trade associations and ensure RWE’s policy and advocacy preferences are represented in their industry-wide advocacy work
Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with industry trade associations and Government Affairs counterparts at competitor companies
Track, monitor, and engage on relevant legislation
Help develop and execute political fundraising strategy in coordination with outside consultants
Attend and potentially testify/present at industry association, legislative, and administrative meetings, briefing, and conferences, as required
Work across internal teams to rapidly coordinate internal policy positions in response to legislative and regulatory proposals and engage in legislative negotiations to represent RWE’s positions
Other duties as assigned