Senior Policy & Advocacy Lead, Offshore & Environment

API - American Petroleum Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

API - American Petroleum Institute seeks a senior-level leader to provide technical, operational, and regulatory guidance for policy development and advocacy on upstream oil and gas issues.

You will serve as a principal expert on offshore operations, access, safety, wildlife, and environmental policy, anticipating regulatory shifts and guiding national, regional, and state strategies.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, or government relations.
• Deep knowledge of offshore oil and gas laws, regulations, and stakeholder landscape.
• Ability to translate complex issues for policymakers and general audiences.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder groups and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and communication of API policy positions on offshore oil and gas.
• Maintains deep knowledge of laws, agency practices, and emerging issues; provides analysis and recommendations.
• Identifies legislative/regulatory opportunities and develops advocacy materials.
• Leads committees, sets priorities, and builds consensus on policy strategies.
• Develops integrated advocacy strategies with API teams and external partners.
• Represents API before federal/state agencies, Congress, media, and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy leadership

Regulatory affairs

Public policy

Offshore oil

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

API - American Petroleum Institute seeks a senior-level leader to provide technical, operational, and regulatory guidance for policy development and advocacy on upstream oil and gas issues.

You will serve as a principal expert on offshore operations, access, safety, wildlife, and environmental policy, anticipating regulatory shifts and guiding national, regional, and state strategies.