Sr Specialist, Government Affairs

Pilot Flying J

Knoxville (TN)

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USD 110 000 - 150 000

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14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Pilot Company seeks a Sr. Specialist, Government Affairs in Washington, D.C. to advance advocacy priorities across federal, state, and local levels, focusing on transportation fuels, energy policy, and environmental regulations.

You will monitor legislation, prepare executive materials, and coordinate with Legal, Operations, Tax, and other teams to shape policy strategy. Weekend and travel as needed to engage stakeholders and industry coalitions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, political science, public policy, or related field required.
Minimum 5 years of related experience in legislative or government affairs required.
Experience in policy staff roles for elected officials or corporate government affairs preferred.

Responsabilités

Monitor federal, state, and local policy developments affecting transportation fuels, energy, and tax policies.
Develop executive-ready memos, briefs, talking points, and letters for senior leaders.
Lead policy impact analyses and translate findings into actionable guidance for cross-functional partners.
Engage policymakers, regulators, and industry coalitions to advance advocacy priorities.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Synthesis of complex information

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field

Outils

Teams

WebEx

Zoom

Description du poste

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people‑first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Specialist, Government Affairs will support Pilot Travel Centers ('PTC') by advancing the company's advocacy priorities and providing strategic legislative, regulatory, and political intelligence across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role will have a particular focus on transportation fuels, renewable fuels, energy, environmental, tax, and transportation policy issues impacting Pilot's retail, wholesale, logistics, and energy businesses.

Working closely with Government Affairs leadership, the Sr. Specialist will monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, support advocacy initiatives, develop executive‑ready materials, and coordinate cross‑functional engagement across the organization. This position requires strong policy analysis skills, exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, and a demonstrated understanding of the federal and state legislative and regulatory process.

The ideal candidate will bring experience or demonstrated subject matter expertise in transportation fuels, energy policy, renewable fuels, environmental regulation, transportation policy, or related legislative and regulatory issues.

Individuals with experience in government affairs, energy policy, transportation policy, renewable fuels, environmental regulation, tax policy, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and manage legislative and regulatory activity by tracking federal, state, and local policy developments affecting transportation fuels, renewable fuels, energy, environmental, tax, and transportation issues relevant to PTC.
Create and lead policy impact analysis by evaluating proposed legislation, regulations, and agency actions; synthesize findings and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for Government Affairs leadership and cross‑functional business partners.
Create and maintain policy tracking systems by managing issue trackers, calendars, stakeholder maps, and monitoring tools to ensure timely visibility into emerging risks and opportunities.
Champion advocacy strategy by taking a lead role in developing and executing multi‑jurisdiction advocacy plans that advance PTC’s policy priorities; ensure alignment, momentum, and measurable impact across all initiatives.
Engage external stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and industry coalitions; represent PTC in meetings and working groups as directed.
Lead coordination with consultants and partners by working with external lobbyists, consultants, and association partners to gather intelligence and support advocacy initiatives.
Develop executive ready materials by drafting briefing memos, issue summaries, talking points, comment letters, presentations, and other materials for senior leaders and cross‑functional partners.
Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience, providing mentorship, context, and direction on policy issues.
Continue to develop an understanding of Pilot’s business, anticipate issues, and work with internal experts and executive leadership to devise policy strategies.
Provide cross‑functional policy support by partnering with Legal, Operations, Fuel Supply, Retail, Tax, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, and other teams to assess policy impacts and support implementation.
Support strategic planning and special projects by conducting research, issue assessments, and stakeholder analysis to inform long‑term policy strategy; assist Government Affairs leadership with special initiatives and executive requests.
Complete additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field required
Minimum of 5 years’ related experience working in legislative affairs for state or federal legislature, corporate government affairs, or similar required
Experience working in government affairs either for a large U.S. Corporate enterprise , a trade association, or relevant federal agency required
Experience in a policy staff role for an elected Member of Congress as a legislative assistant or legislative director preferred

Specialized Skills

Thorough understanding of federal and state government structures, legislative processes, and regulatory frameworks.
Knowledge of energy policy, transportation policy, renewable fuels, environmental regulation, and fuel markets highly preferred.
Excellent analytical, research, writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable insights for executive audiences.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration platforms (Teams, WebEx, Zoom).
Self‑starter with a high level of intellectual curiosity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Business travel of approximately 10‑25%, depending on advocacy priorities, industry conferences, and government engagement opportunities.
Ability to attend meetings, events, and legislative activities outside traditional business hours as necessary.

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