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Sr. Manager – Federal Advocacy & Political Affairs

Sr. Manager – Federal Advocacy & Political Affairs

CompanyVistra
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of direct experience in governmental affairs and political action arena and/or Capitol Hill experience.
  • Knowledge of energy power markets and electric industry issues.
  • Knowledge of federal legislative process; knowledge of political campaigns a plus.
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, public speaking and presentation skills coupled with confidence in interacting directly with corporate management and leaders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to handle own administrative processes.
  • Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications is applicable to above skills.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for collaborating on the development of company federal policy positions on key priority issues – energy reforms, environmental, tax and finance, and emerging electric industry transformational opportunities.
  • Monitor priority committees and work with Federal Advocacy team to communicate key issues internally.
  • Work directly with Director of Federal Advocacy to develop company positions and materials.
  • Assist Directors of Federal Advocacy and Political Affairs in development of strong relationships with federal elected officials and their staff as they educate them on company’s business priorities and issues.
  • Serve as staff liaison to certain trade associations.
  • Assist Directors in development of strong relationships with allied companies in Washington DC working with their governmental affairs to activate and coordinate their involvement in industry issues.
  • Support PAC activities: communications, recruitment, giving strategies and some administrative activities as directed by the Director of Political Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.