Manager, Public Affairs

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a skilled government affairs professional in New Orleans to shape the legislative and regulatory agenda that supports our operating conditions. You will research, develop, plan, and implement policies and programs to strengthen relations with government authorities, the public, shareholders, and employees.

The role involves engaging with legislators, governors' offices, and regulators to advocate for energy policy favorable to Entergy.

Qualifications

• BA in Law, BS Business or equivalent; Law degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of governmental/legislative experience.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Interface with legislators to promote favorable legislation and policy positions.
• Identify, monitor, and advocate for energy-related legislation.
• Develop community relations and business development strategies.
• Manage low-income initiatives, grants, and contributions participation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Legislative analysis

Public policy

Regulatory affairs

Negotiation

Education

BA in Law or Business

Law degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for determining the legislative and policy agenda that create favorable operating conditions for Entergy. Researches, develops, plans, designs, maintains and implements policies and programs that enhance the organization's relations with the community, the public, government and regulatory authorities, shareholders and employees. Delivers community relations messages through various media.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Frequently interface with legislators to promote positive legislation to further Entergy's policy positions and provide a favorable environment to operate within OpCo service territories. Identify, monitor, analyze, and advocate for energy related legislation. Maintaining close relationships with the Governor's administration, cabinet secretaries and all agencies that may exercise rulemaking authority that could influence any component of our business. Promote positive relations with 3rd party advocates to ensure support of legislative strategies. Strengthening Entergy's employee PAC growth so that it may continue to facilitate Public Affairs introductions and ongoing relationships with statewide, regional and local elected officials. Develop and implement community relations and business development strategies. Manage jurisdiction specific low-income initiatives, grants and contributions participation.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position BA Law, BS Business or equivalent work experience. Education: Law Degree is strongly preferred Minimum experience required of the position 5+ years Preferred Experience: 2+ years governmental/legislative experience is strongly preferred Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position Strong relationship building skills Proven negotiation skills Regulatory, legal, and public policy knowledge