Managing Director, Public Affairs

Edison Electric Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401k

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness incentives

Transportation subsidy

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading electric industry association is seeking a Managing Director for Public Affairs. This role involves leading the public affairs practice and providing strategic guidance to advance policy priorities at the state and local levels. Candidates should possess over 15 years of relevant experience, with a deep understanding of legislative processes and strong communication skills. This hybrid position in Washington D.C. requires regular office attendance and offers a competitive salary of $190,000 to $290,000 along with performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, journalism, media relations, or digital communications.
• Broad understanding of the goals of the organization and industry.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead EEI's public affairs practice and provide strategic public affairs guidance.
• Draft and execute public affairs plans for advocacy initiatives.
• Build relationships with member company public affairs executives.
• Monitor policy developments and translate them into actionable strategies.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications

Government relations

Media relations

Digital communications

Political acumen

Relationship management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Who We Are The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 220 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States.

This is a hybrid position which requires the incumbent to reside in the District of Columbia metropolitan area and come into the office a minimum of four days each week with the mandatory days being Monday through Thursday.

Key Responsibilities Of The Managing Director, Public Affairs

This Managing Director, Public Affairs will lead EEI's public affairs practice and provide strategic public affairs and campaign guidance to help EEI member companies advance their policy priorities, particularly at the state and local level. The individual will execute public affairs campaigns utilizing issue experts and third-party groups, research, grassroots, strategic communications, etc. as needed.

Other Responsibilities Of The Managing Director, Public Affairs

• Provide strategic public affairs guidance and direct assistance to EEI leaders and member company executives on state and local advocacy strategies.
• Draft and execute public affairs plans to support state and local legislative and regulatory advocacy initiatives.
• Support grassroots and stakeholder engagement efforts, including mobilization campaigns when appropriate.
• Develop successful industry-wide public affairs activities that will resonate with key stakeholders, including member companies, EEI partners, other associations, third-party experts, and the media.
• Build relationships with member company public affairs executives.
• Monitor, and offer insights on policy developments, industry and market dynamics, and media coverage impacting member companies and the industry with the ability to translate these developments into actionable communications and engagement strategies.
• Partner with media teams on communication campaigns to ensure consistent messaging.
• Manage the day-to-day work of EEI’s public affairs consultants and EEI’s Senior Manager of Public Affairs.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications or related field. Master’s degree preferred. In addition:
• 15+ years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, journalism, media relations, and/or digital communications.
• Has a broad understanding of the goals of the organization and the industry and how their portfolio of expertise impacts overall industry goals/objectives.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence with senior leaders and external partners, as well as relationship management and coalition building.
• Possesses sound judgment, political acumen, ability to navigate complex issues with discretion.
• Ability to operate in dynamic and high-visibility environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should apply online through EEI’s career site. EEI uses Clear Company as our applicant tracking system. An application is considered when all required fields are completed.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $190,000 to $290,000. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. EEI also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid-year start dates. This incentive is typically up to 15% of the base salary. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Employment M/D/F/V.