Director State Government Affairs

Corporate Energy Buyers Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Corporate Energy Buyers Association is seeking a Director of State Government Affairs. The role will lead the state government affairs function and develop advocacy strategies to advance policy objectives at the state level, expanding the federal model to key states.

Initial focus includes Louisiana and Pennsylvania, with future expansion as priorities evolve. The Director will collaborate with the policy team, engaging with Public Utility Commissions, state agencies, and non-elected officials,

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the state government affairs function.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to advance policy objectives at the state level.
• Extend the organization's federal advocacy model to key states.
• Focus initially on Louisiana and Pennsylvania; expand to other states as priorities evolve.
• Coordinate with the policy team and engage with Public Utility Commissions, state agencies, and non-elected officials.
• Lead lobbying efforts, educational initiatives, intelligence gathering, and campaign management.

Job description

The client is seeking a Director, State Government Affairs to join their team, with a primary location in Washington D.C. but consideration for exceptional candidates in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and California. The organization is dedicated to advancing low-cost, reliable, carbon-emissions free global energy systems and values respect, integrity, service, and excellence. The work environment is mission-driven and strategy-focused, fostering innovation and partnership both internally and externally.

This role will report to the Vice President, Government Affairs and will be responsible for building and leading the state government affairs function. The Director will develop and execute advocacy strategies to further the client's policy objectives at the state level, extending the organization's federal advocacy model to key states. The position will focus initially on states such as Louisiana and Pennsylvania, with the potential to expand to other states as priorities evolve. Close coordination with the policy team is expected, particularly in engaging with Public Utility Commissions, state agencies, and non-elected officials.

The Director will manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including corporate members' state government affairs teams, state legislators, governors, political appointees, and contract lobbyists. Responsibilities include leading lobbying efforts, educational initiatives, intelligence gathering, and campaign management to advance policy priorities. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement for staff based in Washington, D.C., with in-office work typically required Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.