Senior Policy Strategist - Energy & Transportation

Pilot Company; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee fuel discount

Adoption assistance

Weekly pay

Onsite gym and cafeteria

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Government Affairs to advance advocacy priorities across federal, state, and local contexts.

The role focuses on transportation fuels, energy policy, renewable fuels, and environmental regulation shaping Pilot's retail, wholesale, and logistics businesses. The ideal candidate has senior-level experience in policy analysis, legislative processes, and cross-functional collaboration, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in legislative affairs for state or federal legislature, corporate government affairs, or similar required.
• Experience in government affairs for large U.S. corporate enterprise, trade association, or relevant federal agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal, state, and local policy developments affecting transportation fuels, renewable fuels, energy, environmental, tax, and transportation issues relevant to Pilot Travel Centers.
• Create and lead policy impact analyses and translate findings into actionable guidance for leadership and partners.
• Develop and maintain policy tracking and issue trackers to ensure visibility into risks and opportunities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legislative affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilot Company is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Government Affairs to advance advocacy priorities across federal, state, and local contexts.

The role focuses on transportation fuels, energy policy, renewable fuels, and environmental regulation shaping Pilot's retail, wholesale, and logistics businesses. The ideal candidate has senior-level experience in policy analysis, legislative processes, and cross-functional collaboration, with strong written and verbal communication skills.