Federal Policy & Government Affairs Director

Duke Energy Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in the United States seeks a Federal Government Affairs Director to lead policy advocacy, government relations and strategic planning on federal issues affecting the company and its customers.

You will build and maintain relationships with Congress, the Administration and federal agencies, coordinate with internal teams, and develop enterprise-wide positions and advocacy strategies to advance Duke Energy’s priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, economics, business, finance or other applicable field.
• 10 years of directly related government affairs, public policy, legislative, regulatory or energy industry experience, with at least five years of experience working for Congress or federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with Congress, the Administration and federal agencies.
• Develops and maintains relationships with congressional committees with jurisdiction over energy, infrastructure, commerce, environment, and other matters affecting Duke Energy and its customers.
• Engages Duke Energy management and subject matter experts with federal policymakers to advance company goals and priorities.
• Appropriately communicates Duke Energy’s positions, policies and related information to members of Congress, congressional staff, Administration officials and federal agencies.
• Represents Duke Energy in meetings, briefings, hearings and other engagements with federal policymakers and stakeholders.
• Coordinates with internal departments and businesses to review and formulate positions on proposed federal legislation, regulations, administrative actions and other federal policy matters.
• Develops and executes advocacy strategies before Congress, the Administration and relevant federal agencies.
• Assists in the development and prioritization of business plans and policy strategies in light of current and anticipated federal legislative, regulatory and political developments.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships internally with various departments and businesses to provide feedback and insight into federal policy priorities, risks and opportunities.
• Supports federal permits, approvals, funding opportunities and other federal actions necessary to advance critical infrastructure and business priorities.
• Coordinates the company's engagement across multiple federal agencies when an issue or project involves overlapping or complementary federal jurisdictions.
• Remains well informed of significant congressional, Administration and federal regulatory developments affecting Duke Energy, its customers and the energy industry.
• Evaluates the potential business and customer implications of proposed legislation, regulations and other federal actions and works with internal stakeholders to develop appropriate advocacy responses.
• Provides management with timely insight regarding the federal legislative, regulatory and political environment; provides advance notice of significant developments; seeks management input on key issues; and keeps management informed regarding advocacy strategy and progress.
• Identifies emerging federal policy issues and opportunities and helps position Duke Energy for effective engagement before issues mature into legislation, regulation or administrative action.
• Maintains strong relationships with industry trade associations, business organizations, coalitions and other external stakeholders to ensure the flow of timely and accurate policy and industry information.
• Represents Duke Energy in relevant industry coalitions and working groups and works to ensure company priorities are appropriately reflected in coalition positions and advocacy efforts.
• Ensures Duke Energy’s policies and positions are effectively communicated directly and through trade associations and industry coalitions to Congress, the Administration and federal agencies.
• Identifies opportunities for Duke Energy executives and subject matter experts to engage strategically with federal policymakers and other influential stakeholders.

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation in the United States seeks a Federal Government Affairs Director to lead policy advocacy, government relations and strategic planning on federal issues affecting the company and its customers.

You will build and maintain relationships with Congress, the Administration and federal agencies, coordinate with internal teams, and develop enterprise-wide positions and advocacy strategies to advance Duke Energy’s priorities.