Global LNG Affairs Manager & Policy Strategist

Cheniere Energy, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheniere Energy, Inc. in Washington, D.C. seeks a Manager, International Affairs to monitor and analyze political, regulatory, and economic developments affecting LNG markets.

The role translates insights into practical implications for customers, projects, and strategy, partnering with legal, regulatory, and strategy teams. The ideal candidate combines rigorous research with external engagement, developing relationships with policymakers and industry groups to keep senior leaders informed and

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience in international affairs, government affairs, public policy, foreign policy, geopolitical risk, energy policy, international business, or related fields.
• Energy-sector experience preferred; LNG, natural gas, energy trading, infrastructure, or other relevant energy experience is a strong plus.
• Experience researching and analyzing international political or regulatory developments and communicating their implications to business leaders.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefing materials, policy analyses, stakeholder assessments, or recommendations.
• Experience interacting with government officials, regulators, diplomatic representatives, think tanks, trade associations, industry organizations, or other external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or managing relationships with external organizations, including trade associations, think tanks, working groups, and industry coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze international political, regulatory, trade, sanctions, energy-security, and climate-policy developments relevant to LNG.
• Prepare concise assessments that explain the potential business impact of international developments and identify recommended actions or issues requiring executive attention.
• Support international government-affairs and stakeholder-engagement strategies in priority markets.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with government officials, diplomatic missions, think tanks, trade associations, industry organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Support the company’s participation in trade associations, think-tank programs, working groups, committees, conferences, and coalitions.
• Prepare briefing books, talking points, stakeholder profiles, issue papers, meeting summaries, and executive background materials.
• Support engagement with foreign governments, U.S. government agencies, diplomatic missions, and external organizations.
• Partner with commercial and business-development teams to identify how political and regulatory developments could affect market entry, customers, contracting, project opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Track European regulatory developments and support assessment of their implications for LNG customers, contracts, supply chains, and corporate positioning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Project management

Attention to detail

Discretion

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, economics, public policy, business, law, energy policy, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Cheniere Energy, Inc. in Washington, D.C. seeks a Manager, International Affairs to monitor and analyze political, regulatory, and economic developments affecting LNG markets.

The role translates insights into practical implications for customers, projects, and strategy, partnering with legal, regulatory, and strategy teams. The ideal candidate combines rigorous research with external engagement, developing relationships with policymakers and industry groups to keep senior leaders informed and