Senior Government & Community Relations Strategist

Duke Energy Corporation; Dudley (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel 5-15%

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Government and Community Relations Manager II to lead external relations, manage state and local government and community relations, and drive advocacy on public policy and regulatory matters.

The role requires extensive government liaison, analysis of policy impacts, and strategic engagement with officials, industry groups, and community leaders. Hybrid work and strong cross-functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Communication, Finance or other related degree and minimum seven (7) years relevant professional experience.
• In Lieu of Degree, High School/GED and 10 years relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience, including at least one year of direct experience in local government and community relations within the utility industry.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with government, business, community, or other external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively across organizational functions.
• Strong political acumen and ability to navigate dynamic state and local political environments to advance Company business objectives.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation, and issue-resolution skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Builds and manages relationships with state and local officials to advance Company objectives and influence legislation.
• Manages area governmental, business and community relationships and contacts within the Company’s service territory to ensure business unit objectives can be successfully achieved.
• Represents the Company in strategic industry/associational/chamber organizations to enhance business relationships between the Company and community leaders.
• Owns and manages key stakeholder relationships, including coordinating interfaces with other Company departments and Company executives.
• Remains abreast of trends and developments in the political climate and current public policy issues affecting the Company.
• Evaluates proposed ordinances, legislation and other governmental actions to assess potential impacts on the Company such as state and local taxes, fees, etc.
• Manages the franchise agreements for municipalities the Company serves that facilitates our license to operate within municipal limits.
• Facilitates the process to establish business plans with targeted municipalities and counties.
• Identifies and resolves issues, events and activities affecting Piedmont and acts as lead negotiator in resolving complex or sensitive issues at state/local levels.
• Often serves as media spokesperson on various issues in the community.
• Must have broad and deep knowledge of corporate issues.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Policy advocacy

Negotiation

Political acumen

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Communication/Finance

High School/GED with 10 years experience

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Government and Community Relations Manager II to lead external relations, manage state and local government and community relations, and drive advocacy on public policy and regulatory matters.

The role requires extensive government liaison, analysis of policy impacts, and strategic engagement with officials, industry groups, and community leaders. Hybrid work and strong cross-functional collaboration are expected.