External Affairs Analyst

TECO Peoples Gas; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas System in Florida is seeking an External Affairs Analyst to support our government relations and community engagement efforts in Tampa. You will work with local officials, stakeholders, and internal teams to advocate for the company’s interests and help shape policy.

The role emphasizes franchise agreements, policy analysis, and community sponsorships, with opportunities to coordinate economic development, budget oversight, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• 3+ years experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, or public affairs.
• Strong understanding of local government structure and practices.
• Ability to prepare presentations across platforms.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Franchise Agreement Management: develop and implement plans to advance local initiatives and secure franchise agreements.
• Legislative Tracking & Policy Analysis: assist with tracking and analyzing pending state legislation; research impacts on energy.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Issue Management: prepare and track engagement activities and manage issues affecting the business.
• Community Engagement & Relations: coordinate local contributions and sponsorships to demonstrate company commitment.
• Economic Development Analysis & Customer Requests: review requests and ensure high-quality reports.
• Budget Management & Team Support: oversee department budget and provide team support.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Agility

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

8 Hr. X 5 Days

External Affairs Analyst – Government Relations & Community Engagement

Are you passionate about building meaningful connections and shaping the future of natural gas in Florida? Join Peoples Gas System as an External Affairs Analyst, where you will provide support between our company, local government, and the communities we serve.

Title: External Affairs Analyst
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

The Impact You’ll Make

In this role, you aren’t just analyzing data; you are supporting the Peoples Gas External Affairs team that represent the Company before Florida’s local elected officials and community leaders and identifying local government issues and helping to develop strategies that advocate for the company’s interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Franchise Agreement Management: Developing and implementing comprehensive action plans to advance local initiatives and secure vital franchise agreements within the natural gas sector.
• Legislative Tracking & Policy Analysis: Serve as a Legislative Analyst by assisting with legislative tracking and policy analysis on pending state legislation; you will work within teams to research impacts on the energy industry, prepare correspondence, and facilitate reviews of proposed laws.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Issue Management: Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, prepare and track stakeholder engagement activities that are vital to our business and key to expanding natural gas throughout Florida. Manage & track key issues that are relevant to the natural gas industry and Company by analyzing and coordinating issues, resolution and impacts to the business.
• Community Engagement & Relations: Drive community engagement and community relations by coordinating local contributions and sponsorships that demonstrate our commitment to the areas we serve while promoting a positive image within state and local affairs.
• Economic Development Analysis & Customer Requests: Coordinate economic development analysis by reviewing customer requests and proposals, ensuring all reports and correspondence regarding new growth opportunities are accurate and high-quality.
• Budget Management & Team Support: Provide essential budget management through the administrative oversight of the Department Budget and provide team support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education: An Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant work experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, or public affairs.
• Licensing: A valid driver’s license (or eligibility to acquire one).
• Knowledge: A solid understanding of local government organization and practices. Ability to prepare presentations in various platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or other related field of study.
• Experience within a corporate government relations team, trade association, state or congressional office.
• Knowledge of the energy industry and the TECO Energy mission, programs, and policies.

Skills For Success

• Communication: You possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and can deliver compelling oral presentations.
• Problem Solving: You can analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action using independent thought.
• Leadership: You have the ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff.
• Agility: You are comfortable working with a diverse group of professionals and have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Our Culture & Values

We are looking for a leader who embodies our core competencies: championing safety, taking ownership with integrity, and driving business excellence for our customers. We value collaborators who cultivate innovation and think strategically to exercise sound judgment.

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.