Senior Government Affairs Strategist

Puget Sound Energy; Pomeroy (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy in Washington seeks a Senior Government Affairs Representative to manage complex government relations and public policy issues across central and eastern Washington. You will drive strategies, engage with elected officials, and support major PSE initiatives while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Travel of 6–12 hours per week and mileage reimbursements are part of the role. You will collaborate with internal teams, oversee lobbying compliance, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, communications or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• 5 years government relations, legislative, lobbying or related industry experience.
• Working knowledge of political, legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, advocacy and problem solving skills.
• Strong research skills and experience.
• Flexibility to work beyond normal work hours, as needed.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages relationships with key constituents, including elected officials, agency staff, grassroots community leaders, and public affairs groups critical to ensure PSE's ability to successfully provide safe and reliable natural gas and electric service.
• Implements a government affairs strategy to advance/protect PSE's public policy interests.
• Monitors government agendas and bill introductions to assure that PSE interests are protected.
• Develops and implements strategies for achieving PSE's public policy goals including managing legislation through entire legislative or rulemaking process.
• Provides support in the development and management of industry associations and non-profit communities.
• Assembles and facilitates internal project teams addressing policy issues.
• Develops and delivers PSE messages, both verbally and in writing.
• Represents PSE on relevant boards, commissions, and through other channels with key constituency groups.
• Supports a variety of infrastructure advancement and economic development opportunities by Project Management, by advocating with key elected officials, facilitating negotiations as appropriate and leading community outreach efforts on major PSE projects.
• Supports economic development by assuring that governments get the needed customer service from PSE.
• Works cross-functionally to coordinate and leverage company resources.
• Supports management of department budget.
• Understands and executes upholds lobbying and political compliance requirements.
• Supports manager and other functional groups, regarding policy and political issues that impact PSE programs and initiatives.
• Supports and encourages the company's safety initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communications

Analytical skills

Advocacy and problem solving

Flexibility to work beyond hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Puget Sound Energy in Washington seeks a Senior Government Affairs Representative to manage complex government relations and public policy issues across central and eastern Washington. You will drive strategies, engage with elected officials, and support major PSE initiatives while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Travel of 6–12 hours per week and mileage reimbursements are part of the role. You will collaborate with internal teams, oversee lobbying compliance, and contribute to