Director, Government Affairs

Iclei USA; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leave benefits

Job summary

Maryland Energy Administration in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Director of Government Affairs to lead legislative initiatives and provide policy advisement. This hybrid role requires building relationships with legislators, Governors Office, and stakeholders, drafting bills and testimony, and overseeing program negotiations.

Salary ranges from $120,491 to $127,868, with state benefits and a Grade 21 PIN appointment.

Qualifications

• JD or master’s degree in energy policy, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Five years of experience working on energy or related policy matters.
• Two years of experience participating in legislative sessions.
• Excellent speaking, presentation, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct agency legislative initiatives.
• Provide policy advisement.
• Represent MEA in legislative collaboration opportunities.
• Perform other assigned duties to support state and agency priorities.

Skills

Policy writing

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Education

JD or Master’s in energy policy

Job description

Maryland Energy Administration

Location: Baltimore, Maryland | Hybrid
Salary: $120,491–$127,868 annually, commensurate with experience
Position type: State PIN employee, Grade 21

About the Position

Join the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) as we transform energy for the State of Maryland. MEA’s mission is to promote clean, affordable, reliable energy and energy-related greenhouse gas emission reductions to benefit Marylanders in a just and equitable manner.

MEA is seeking a Director, Government Affairs to direct the agency’s legislative efforts.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversee and direct agency legislative initiatives.

• Draft and develop bills, amendments, and testimony before the General Assembly.
• Advocate and engage with legislators, the Governor’s Office, peer agencies, and other stakeholders to advance agency objectives.
• Track bills and legislative actions and report on session activities.

Provide policy advisement.

• Advise the Governor and MEA Director on federal, state, and local energy and environmental policies.
• Provide counsel on inquiries related to proposed or implemented federal, state, and local legislation.

Represent MEA in legislative collaboration opportunities.

• Attend intergovernmental meetings and events.
• Manage program and policy implementation negotiations with energy stakeholders.

Perform other assigned duties to support state and agency priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A JD or master’s degree in energy policy, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Five years of experience working on energy or related policy matters.
• Two years of experience participating in legislative sessions.
• Excellent speaking, presentation, writing, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in policy advisement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.

Location and Work Schedule

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with mandatory in-office attendance at MEA’s Baltimore office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional in-person attendance is required as needed to perform certain job functions.

Telework arrangements are subject to MEA and State of Maryland policies, which may change. Relocation expenses will not be covered.

Office address:
1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 425
Baltimore, MD 21230

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range is $120,491–$127,868, commensurate with experience.

This is a Grade 21 State PIN employee position, eligible for state employment benefits, including health benefits and leave. Additional benefits information is available upon request.

U.S. work authorization is required. MEA does not provide sponsorship opportunities.

Contact Information

Maryland Energy Administration
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: Energy.Maryland.gov