Senior Government Affairs Strategist (Hybrid)

SoCalGas; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision packages

401K company match & Company providedP

Work/Life Balance including generous 0

Tuition/Education Reimbursement

Career Development Tools & Resources

Job summary

SoCalGas in Riverside, California, seeks a Government Relations Senior II to own policy portfolios, engage with lawmakers and regulators, and drive integrated advocacy strategies with minimal oversight.

The role requires a 4-year degree, 8 years of experience, and strong skills in policy design, cross-functional leadership, and current public policy trends. A California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to advise leadership on government relations implications and options.
• Ability to design and execute engagement strategies for complex policy issues.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects requiring policy expertise.
• Knowledge of emerging public policy trends and external political dynamics.
• Skill in engaging with government officials or stakeholder groups on technical issues.
• Skill in evaluating alternative policy scenarios and strategic responses.
• Specialized knowledge of legislative, regulatory, or political environments affecting the organization.

Responsibilities

• Engages with officials and maintains relationships; leads smaller strategic relationship building projects focusing on select initiatives.
• Proposes and shapes the content and topics of discussion, ensuring relevance to business activities; engages directly with government officials at gatherings.
• Prepares and proofreads correspondence, forms and other documents, and coordinates the communication of information from the Government Affairs office to internal stakeholders interested in topics related to strategic initiatives, agency actions, and legislative proposals.
• Drafts and delivers reports for the corporate office as well as briefing notes for management to outline issues that may impact the organization's operations and project developments.
• Develops multiple pieces of policy content ensuring coherence and consistency; engages with internal and external stakeholders to refine content.
• Implements and acts on opportunities to streamline administrative processes associated with managing the office.
• Supports outreach to industry lobbying coalitions on priority issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy advice

Engagement strategies

Cross-functional leadership

Public policy trends

Stakeholder engagement

Policy evaluation

Legislative knowledge

Education

4-year degree

Job description

SoCalGas in Riverside, California, seeks a Government Relations Senior II to own policy portfolios, engage with lawmakers and regulators, and drive integrated advocacy strategies with minimal oversight.

The role requires a 4-year degree, 8 years of experience, and strong skills in policy design, cross-functional leadership, and current public policy trends. A California driver’s license is required.