State Governmental Affairs & Advocacy Manager

PSEG•Trenton, NJ

2d•$121,200 - $199,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The State Governmental Affairs and reports to the Sr Director NJ Governmental Affairs and Advocacy and supports PSEG’s state and regional public affairs strategy in New Jersey and jurisdictions where the Company has business interests by analyzing legislative and regulatory issues, crafting persuasive materials, and helping advance policy positions that align with business objectives. The role develops clear, fact based presentations, written summaries, and advocacy materials that translate complex regulatory, legislative, and business issues for diverse external audiences. This role works closely with senior Government Affairs leadership to maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships, track developments in public policy, support strategic outreach efforts, and ensure compliance with lobbying and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 7 years minimum hands-on experience in government relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, issue management, or related discipline; experience as a lobbyist, legislative aide, elected official, or government relations consultant.
Ability to quickly grasp policy and political issues; strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes; ability to analyze public policy proposals, draft legislative language, and understand how utilities operate in regulated environments.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; strong political instincts; ability to translate complex topics for diverse external audiences; ability to communicate complex information clearly, run meetings, and be assertive in seeking answers to challenging questions to advance and protect PSEG's interests.
Proven ability to compellingly translate data and concepts graphically through PowerPoint, Excel, and other tools; familiarity with modeling concepts, SWOT analysis, and stakeholder mapping; keen attention to detail.
Broad understanding of company operations and corporate strategic and business plans; ability to work effectively in high ambiguity and fast-changing environments; experience in coalition-building and managing activity across jurisdictions.
Ability to manage significant after-hours responsibilities and travel frequently as needed; must foster an inclusive work environment; must possess a valid US Driver's License.
High ethical standards and understanding of compliance rules around lobbying, reporting, political contributions, and campaign finance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support implementation of governmental, lobbying, legislative, and public affairs plans by developing fact-based persuasion arguments aligned with PSEG’s policy objectives and business goals.
Conduct research and analysis on legislative and regulatory initiatives; summarize findings and develop recommended advocacy approaches for review by senior leadership.
Work with internal business leads to deepen assessment and analysis of evolving policy matters to align with Corporate objectives and goals
Create external facing deliverables—including PowerPoint presentations, graphics, white papers, position papers, and written summaries—that explain complex policy issues for diverse stakeholder groups. Draft testimony, outreach presentations, and executive speech materials under direction from senior team members.
Gather supporting information to bolster advocacy and persuasion efforts, including managing external consultants or academics, engaging PSEG subject matter experts, and absorbing written products such as business plans, regulatory filings, pleadings, investor materials, and external stakeholder reports; use data and analysis to develop compelling arguments backed by facts that resonate with key decision-makers. Use data and analysis to develop compelling, fact-based arguments tailored to key decision makers.
Support relationship building efforts with legislators, policymakers, government agencies, trade associations, and other stakeholders by coordinating outreach, preparing briefing materials, and participating in external meetings. Gather supporting information preview with subject matter experts across the company and reviewing documents such as regulatory filings, business plans, pleadings, investor materials, and stakeholder reports.
Assist with enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement activities by maintaining stakeholder lists, engagement channels, issues of interest, opportunities, and emerging risks. Ensure compliance with lobbying, reporting, and political contribution requirements and coordinate with legal and regulatory teams as needed. Support internal business units by tracking issues, identifying external opportunities, and participating in cross functional collaboration.