State Governmental Affairs & Advocacy Manager

PSEG•Trenton, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State Governmental Affairs & Advocacy Manager supports PSEG’s state and regional public affairs strategy in New Jersey and other jurisdictions where the company has business interests. Reporting to the Sr Director NJ Governmental Affairs and Advocacy, the role analyzes legislative and regulatory issues, develops persuasive advocacy materials, and helps advance policy positions aligned with PSEG’s business objectives. It translates complex regulatory, legislative, and business topics into clear presentations and written materials for varied external audiences, while working with senior Government Affairs leadership to maintain stakeholder relationships, track public policy developments, support outreach, and meet lobbying and reporting requirements. The position is hybrid, with at least three onsite days per week. It requires frequent travel and the ability to manage significant after-hours responsibilities as needed. During emergency restoration efforts, employees may be asked to perform work outside their routine duties and on a different schedule. PSEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 7 years of hands-on experience in government relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, issue management, or a related discipline.
Experience as a lobbyist, legislative aide, elected official, or government relations consultant.
Ability to quickly grasp policy and political issues and strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
Ability to analyze public policy proposals, draft legislative language, and understand utility operations in regulated environments.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; strong political instincts; ability to explain complex topics to diverse external audiences, run meetings, and seek answers to challenging questions.
Ability to translate data and concepts graphically using PowerPoint, Excel, and other tools; familiarity with modeling concepts, SWOT analysis, and stakeholder mapping; strong attention to detail.
Broad understanding of company operations and corporate strategic and business plans; ability to work in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and build coalitions across jurisdictions.
Ability to manage significant after-hours responsibilities and travel frequently as needed.
Ability to foster an inclusive work environment.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
High ethical standards and understanding of compliance rules related to lobbying, reporting, political contributions, and campaign finance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in political science, public policy, government relations, law, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support governmental, lobbying, legislative, and public affairs plans by developing fact-based persuasion arguments aligned with PSEG policy objectives and business goals.
Research and analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives, summarize findings, and recommend advocacy approaches for senior leadership review.
Work with internal business leads to assess evolving policy matters in alignment with corporate objectives and goals.
Create external-facing presentations, graphics, white papers, position papers, and written summaries that explain complex policy issues to diverse stakeholders.
Draft testimony, outreach presentations, and executive speech materials under the direction of senior team members.
Gather supporting information from consultants, academics, PSEG subject matter experts, business plans, regulatory filings, pleadings, investor materials, and stakeholder reports to develop compelling, fact-based arguments.
Support relationship-building with legislators, policymakers, government agencies, trade associations, and other stakeholders by coordinating outreach, preparing briefing materials, and participating in external meetings.
Maintain stakeholder lists, engagement channels, issues of interest, opportunities, and emerging risks as part of enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement activities.
Ensure compliance with lobbying, reporting, and political contribution requirements, coordinating with legal and regulatory teams as needed.
Support internal business units by tracking issues, identifying external opportunities, and collaborating across functions.