Energy Policy & Government Affairs Lead

Pilot Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Onsite gym & cafeteria

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Medical plan

Job summary

Pilot Travel Centers is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Government Affairs to advance the company’s advocacy priorities across federal, state, and local policy.

You will monitor legislation, craft executive-ready materials, and coordinate cross-functional engagement with leaders and partners in a fast-paced, energy-focused environment in Washington, DC. The role requires strong policy analysis, outstanding written and verbal communication, and ability to translate complex rules into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years' related experience working in legislative affairs for state or federal legislature, corporate government affairs, or similar required.
• Experience working in government affairs either for a large U.S. corporate enterprise, a trade association, or relevant federal agency required.
• Experience in a policy staff role for an elected Member of Congress as a legislative assistant or legislative director preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage legislative and regulatory activity by tracking federal, state, and local policy developments affecting transportation fuels, renewable fuels, energy, environmental, tax, and transportation issues relevant to PTC.
• Create and lead policy impact analysis by evaluating proposed legislation, regulations, and agency actions; synthesize findings and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for Government Affairs leadership and cross-functional business partners.
• Create and maintain policy tracking systems by managing issue trackers, calendars, stakeholder maps, and monitoring tools to ensure timely visibility into emerging risks and opportunities.
• Champion advocacy strategy by taking a lead role in developing and executing multi-jurisdiction advocacy plans that advance PTC's policy priorities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pilot Travel Centers is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Government Affairs to advance the company’s advocacy priorities across federal, state, and local policy.

You will monitor legislation, craft executive-ready materials, and coordinate cross-functional engagement with leaders and partners in a fast-paced, energy-focused environment in Washington, DC. The role requires strong policy analysis, outstanding written and verbal communication, and ability to translate complex rules into actionable