Manager, External Affairs

Liberty; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Leadership development program

Free parking

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Liberty seeks a Government Affairs Professional to support its electric utility business in the Central region, focusing on Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The ideal candidate will leverage over 5 years of experience in government affairs to foster relationships with legislators and local officials while monitoring key legislative activities.

This role emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders and requires a Bachelor's degree. It offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related legislative, regulatory, or government affairs work.
• Proven ability to build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes in the Central region.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials and policymakers.
• Monitor state legislation and assess business impacts.
• Support employee volunteerism initiatives in the Joplin area.

Skills

Legislative monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory affairs

Community relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Purpose

Supports Liberty’s electric utility business in the Central region—Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma—through strategic engagement with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders across the service territory.

Monitors legislative activity in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma and cultivates trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and local elected officials.

Provides additional support to the Senior Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs on Missouri matters and to the Senior Manager of Community Affairs and Strategic Accounts on municipal and community stakeholder engagement in the Joplin area.

Accountabilities

• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Liberty as a credible and constructive voice in political, regulatory, and community forums.
• Monitor state legislation in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma; assess business impacts and support development of advocacy strategies.
• Provide backup legislative support in Missouri, in coordination with the Senior Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs.
• Support Liberty’s participation in regional coalitions, trade associations, and industry groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with local elected officials and community leaders in the Joplin area.
• Collaborate with municipal officials, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations on initiatives supporting customer growth and community investment.
• Participate in community meetings, permitting discussions, and local outreach to represent Liberty’s interests.
• Support employee volunteerism and outreach initiatives that reflect Liberty’s values.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Regulatory Services to ensure coordinated policy and advocacy strategies.
• Advise executives and business leaders on emerging legislative, policy, and regulatory trends.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Experience: 5+ years of related legislative, regulatory, or government affairs work.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment with a flexible working policy.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Share purchase/match plan.
• Leadership development program.
• Volunteer paid days off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Achievement fund.
• Free parking.
• Variety of health & wellness programs.
• Discount and perks program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives, and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.