Energy Policy & Government Relations Lead (Hybrid)

Southern California Edison; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison seeks a Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisor to support engagement plans for favorable policy outcomes in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The role coordinates with internal teams, educates stakeholders, and tracks metrics to advance infrastructure and public affairs priorities.

The position involves after-hours duty rotation, on-call IMT participation, and safeguarding confidential information, with a hybrid work mode requiring occasional in-person

Qualifications

• Seven+ years in public affairs or government relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business, or related field.
• Experience working with local governments.
• Ability to follow Edison safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Engages with officials and maintains relationships on SCE initiatives.
• Shapes content and topics for discussion with government officials.
• Prepares correspondence and coordinates information flow from the Government Affairs office to internal stakeholders.
• Manages reports and verifies criteria per agency guidelines.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or Business

Job description

Southern California Edison seeks a Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisor to support engagement plans for favorable policy outcomes in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The role coordinates with internal teams, educates stakeholders, and tracks metrics to advance infrastructure and public affairs priorities.

The position involves after-hours duty rotation, on-call IMT participation, and safeguarding confidential information, with a hybrid work mode requiring occasional in-person