Federal Affairs Analyst

New York Power Authority; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,900; Full time

Job summary

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) in Albany seeks a Government and Public Relations professional to monitor federal and New York regulatory activities, brief staff, and influence policy decisions affecting New Yorkers. You will coordinate with multiple NYPA units and external agencies to advance energy policy goals.

Responsibilities include drafting formal comments, preparing policy guidance, and communicating regulatory developments to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Understanding of how the organization develops and issues rulings, regulations, and directives.
• Familiarity with the electric utility industry and ability to explain complex technical and legal concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory proceedings at the federal and state level and brief NYPA staff on developments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify impacts and draft issue summaries with recommendations.
• Report monitoring results to management with input from other units and agencies.
• Update leadership on priority regulatory issues.
• Assist in preparing, in consultation with counsel, NYPA comments for submission to regulators; draft policy and guidance documents; and write white papers.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory understanding

Legal/regulatory concepts

MS Office & web tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science/economics/public administration

Advanced degree or JD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web tools

Job description

Summary

The Government and Public Relations Job Family is collectively responsible for building and maintaining proactive, mutually beneficial relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials; regulatory bodies; community and environmental; Business and Economic development stakeholders with the goal of ensuring the Power Authority's reputation and benefiting all New Yorkers.

This job family provides expertise in navigating established processes and contributes knowledge of their respective subject matters. Conducts outreach to internal groups and external entities, communicates and shares information with them, and briefs other NYPA business units and executive staff. Develops and implements initiative and actively participates with other NYPA business units in developing further actions.

Provides strategic direction, planning, coordination, and analysis of Federal and New York State regulatory activities impacting NYPA operations, customers, and long-term plans requirements. Represents NYPA on inter-agency State task forces or working groups to advance New York's energy policy/renewable energy goals. Advises internal NYPA business units of regulatory mandates and other state policy and regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor relevant regulatory proceedings in New York, at the federal level, or in other jurisdictions and brief NYPA staff on developments of interest to NYPA.
• Collaborate with NYPA staff to identify impacts; and develop issue-impact summaries, with recommendations as appropriate, for Director and other senior staff.
• Report results of monitoring on a regular basis to Manager and Director; reports should reflect input from other NYPA business units and/or State agencies or other jurisdictions.
• Update senior management and NYPA staff on priority regulatory issues.
• Assist staff efforts in preparing, in consultation with counsel, NYPA comments for submission to regulatory agencies; drafting policy and guidance documents; and writing white papers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Understanding of the process by which the organization develops and issues rulings, regulations and other legal directives.
• Understanding of the issues facing NYPA and the electric utility industry and the ability to express complex technical and legal concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicable web tools.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required in political science, economics, public administration or related field preferred
• Advanced degree or Law degree in political science, economics, public administration or related field preferred.
• One year experience in a related area (federal regulatory activities preferred.)

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $86,900. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy‑related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].