Colorado State Policy & Growth Lead for Large Loads

Public Service Co. of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Flexible Spending账户

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited‑Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short‑term disability (STD)

Long‑term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Public Service Co. of Colorado seeks a senior policy leader to drive Colorado state and local government energy policy strategy for large load customers and infrastructure siting.

You will align policy, community engagement, regulatory strategy, and execution across PSCo teams to support growth while protecting the company’s brand. You will build statewide advocacy playbooks, partner with legislators and stakeholders, and manage cross‑functional teams to translate priorities into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, communications, business or related field.
• Masters preferred but not required.
• 8 years of demonstrated experience in state or local government affairs, community relations, external relations, public policy, communications, or advocacy ideally in an energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development context.
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex political and community issues.
• Ability to work independently and be a self‑starter.
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to attend community, state and local government meetings.

Responsibilities

• Narrative and stakeholder strategy: Lead development and execution of a proactive Colorado narrative and stakeholder strategy that protects and strengthens Xcel Energy’s brand while positioning Colorado to competitively serve data centers and other large load customers.
• Statewide policy and execution leadership: Provide leadership in executing PSCo’s Colorado state and local government energy policy priorities supporting large load customers and infrastructure siting and construction.
• Growth strategy and execution alignment: Translate growth priorities into a proactive Colorado strategy that aligns state legislation, local government rules and regulations, franchise, public affairs, regulatory, economic development, and community engagement activities.
• Risk management and local intelligence: Lead the early identification and assessment of political, state, municipal, community, regulatory, and reputational risks affecting large load growth or infrastructure siting and construction.
• Advocacy and relationship leadership: Build, maintain, and lead implementation of a statewide advocacy and ground‑game playbook for large load customers and infrastructure projects.
• Executive situational awareness and special assignments: Provide PSCo and enterprise leadership with timely context and situational awareness on Colorado political, municipal, community, regulatory, and reputational matters affecting growth and infrastructure development.

Skills

Policy strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory affairs

Public speaking

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, public affairs, communications, business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Public Service Co. of Colorado seeks a senior policy leader to drive Colorado state and local government energy policy strategy for large load customers and infrastructure siting.

You will align policy, community engagement, regulatory strategy, and execution across PSCo teams to support growth while protecting the company’s brand. You will build statewide advocacy playbooks, partner with legislators and stakeholders, and manage cross‑functional teams to translate priorities into actionable