Government Relations, Texas

Base Power Company; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BASE POWER COMPANY is seeking a seasoned government affairs leader to own our Texas policy and regulatory engagement. You will drive strategy, build relationships with state lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders, and advance distributed energy resource policies to expand Base's Texas footprint.

You will monitor Texas legislative activity, draft policy positions, and coordinate with external lobbyists and industry groups to align with company priorities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or lobbying in Texas.
• Deep knowledge of the Texas legislative process and the PUCT rulemaking process.
• Track record of advancing legislation and building model policies.
• Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills for advocacy and policy papers.
• Self-starter with project management skills and ability to work with limited support.

Responsibilities

• Own Base’s government affairs strategy across Texas and build relationships with state legislators and regulators.
• Monitor the Texas Capitol and PUCT developments; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Track legislation and rulemakings across Texas.
• Draft legislation, testimony, letters, and position papers; manage lobbyists and partner groups.
• Build coalitions with industry groups and stakeholders to advance policy on distributed energy resources.
• Represent Base at hearings and conferences; develop briefing materials positioning Base as a policy voice.

Skills

Texas government affairs

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder management

Legislative relationships

Job description

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

About the Role

Base is hiring a specialist to manage Base Power’s Texas government relations. The role would entail becoming the face of Base in the Texas legislature (and, depending on experience, the PUCT and ERCOT), building relationships at the state and local level, spearheading policy changes that will facilitate the Company’s growth across Texas, and monitoring the legislative and regulatory environment. This is a high-ownership role on a small team—the person who takes it will help set Base's Texas legislative strategy, construct coalitions, and manage internal and external resources to effect change.

You'll be a member of the Legal, Regulatory, Policy team and will work closely with other teams across the Company to understand our products and priorities.

What You’ll Do

Own Base’s government affairs strategy across Texas—setting priorities, building relationships with state legislators, PUCT staff, and other stakeholders, and driving outcomes that expand Base’s footprint.

Monitor happenings at the Texas Capitol and the PUCT closely across every session, hearing, and docket that touches Base, and assess how each development affects the business, translating findings into clear recommendations and action items.

Track legislation and rulemakings across Texas.

Draft legislation, testimony, comment letters, and position papers; manage external lobbyists, trade groups, and other advocate partners to advance Base’s priorities.

Build coalitions with industry groups, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders to advance policy positions relating to distributed energy resources in Texas.

Represent Base at the Texas Capitol, PUCT hearings, industry forums, and conferences; develop briefing materials and policy papers that position Base as a credible voice on Texas grid-modernization and distributed energy.

What You'll Bring

7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or lobbying in Texas — with a track record of advancing legislation; experience in the energy sector is a plus.

Deep knowledge of the Texas legislative process and the PUCT's rulemaking process; existing relationships with Texas legislators and other relevant stakeholders.

Involvement with organizations where state legislators develop model policies.

First-rate presentation, written, and oral communication skills — you can effectively advocate for Base’s priorities before the Texas Legislature and the PUCT, write comment letters for hearings or one-pagers for Base teams, and build coalition pitch decks.

Self-starter instincts with strong project management skills; comfort handling multiple workstreams simultaneously, managing outside lobbyists, and operating without a large support network as we build one over time.

About the Team

Policy is a small, high-ownership function inside Legal, Regulatory, and Policy (LRP). We exist to shape the rules of the road–working with state legislatures, utility commissions, and other agencies to build a regulatory environment where distributed energy resources can be fully utilized to increase energy reliability and affordability for everyday Americans. Our work sits at the intersection of policy, politics, and grid infrastructure, and the outcomes we drive help set the bounds of Base’s success.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.

Our Values

First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.

Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.

Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.

Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.

Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.

Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.