Manager Local Affairs

Constellation Energy Corp.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. is seeking a Manager, Local Government Affairs to oversee relationships with local government officials and organizations. The role reports to the Director, State Government Affairs and focuses on advocating for company interests and policy objectives.

The position involves building coalitions, engaging with local communities, and developing strategies to advance public policy. A four-year degree and several years in government affairs are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and at least four years' experience in government affairs, public advocacy, or communications.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to support coalitions and advocacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise between corporate leadership and local officials.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligning with policy objectives.
• Understanding of energy industry, especially the electric generation sector, is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with county and local officials and manage communications between the company and officials at local governmental bodies.
• Build and/or support coalitions and relationships with advocacy organizations that advance company interests and State Government Affairs advocacy initiatives.
• Participate in local business and other community organizations.
• Work with internal and external resources to help develop and execute strategies to advocate for and implement policy objectives.
• Identify relevant emerging issues and timely communicates with corporate and business unit executives.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Public advocacy

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $131,400 to $146,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The position manages local government affairs for Constellation. The Manager, Local Government Affairs will report to the Director, State Government Affairs and will be responsible for managing local government affairs relationships and activities primarily in areas where Constellation owns and operates significant assets. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs in building and managing relationships with local government officials and state and local organizations (both governmental and non-governmental), in addition to assisting with broader State Government Affairs advocacy efforts and other initiatives. This includes supporting and participating in local business organizations, coalitions and advocacy organizations that support company interests and State Government Affairs initiatives, and serving as liaison between the business and local officials. The position identifies relevant emerging issues and timely communicates with company executives, as appropriate. The position works with internal and external resources to help develop and execute strategies to advocate for and implement policy objectives.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Communicate with County and local officials and other state agencies, as appropriate, and help manage communications between the company and officials at local governmental bodies.
• Assist in building and/or supporting coalitions and relationships with advocacy organizations that advance company interests and State Government Affairs advocacy initiatives.
• Participate in local business and other community organizations.
• Work with internal and external resources to help develop and execute strategies to advocate for and implement policy objectives.
• Identify relevant emerging issues and timely communicates with corporate and business unit executives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree and a minimum of four or more years' experience specializing in government affairs, public advocacy and/or communications.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills to enhance the effectiveness of State Government Affairs advocacy by assisting in building and supporting coalitions and representing the company within state and local organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to serve as an effective liaison between corporate leadership and local government officials.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in support of company policy objectives.
• Understanding of energy industry broadly, and the electric generation sector specifically, is preferable.