State Government Affairs Director

RWE; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RWE is looking for a State Government Affairs Director to oversee the state government affairs portfolio in the West region. This role involves building relationships with state legislators, developing advocacy strategies, and ensuring positive legislative outcomes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in government or advocacy roles, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and exceptional skills in communication and political navigation.

The position is based in Oakland, CA, and offers a salary range of $200,000 – $230,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years working in state government or industry advocacy.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Proven ability to build political networks across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advocate for RWE with state legislatures.
• Develop advocacy strategies in coordination with internal teams.
• Track and engage on relevant legislation.

Skills

State Government Affairs

Legislative Processes Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Political Acumen

Problem-Solving Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or Related Field

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC. The role starts as soon as possible, full time, permanent.

Functional area

Regulation / Risk Management

Remuneration

Exempt

Position

State Government Affairs Director – oversees the state government affairs portfolio in the West region (California, Intermountain West States), building and maintaining relationships with state legislators and administrations, and developing and executing strategies to drive positive legislative and regulatory outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

• Represent and advocate for RWE and its policy priorities with state legislatures and administrations through regular meetings, communications, and our outside consultants
• Develop and successfully execute advocacy strategies in coordination with VP, State Government Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement, the broader Corporate Affairs team, other internal teams, and outside consultants
• Build, maintain, and deepen strategic relationships with state policymakers in core markets
• Engage with industry trade associations and ensure RWE’s policy and advocacy preferences are represented in their advocacy work
• Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with industry trade associations and Government Affairs counterparts at competitor companies
• Track, monitor, and engage on relevant legislation
• Help develop and execute political fundraising strategy in coordination with outside consultants
• Attend and potentially testify or present at industry association, legislative, and administrative meetings, briefing, and conferences as required
• Work across internal teams to rapidly coordinate internal policy positions in response to legislative and regulatory proposals and engage in legislative negotiations to represent RWE’s positions
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in political science, government, or related field required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years working in state government, Congress, the Executive Branch, or industry advocacy
• Intimate knowledge of legislative processes and strong political acumen required
• Energy and/or tax‑related policy experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage external stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability to build and maintain political networks in multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to prioritize competing work and drive to completion
• Demonstrated experience working well under pressure, especially in legislative settings
• Ability to multi‑task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, and strong problem‑solving abilities
• Proven ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail‑oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Position located in Sacramento or Oakland, CA with travel to state capitals and other RWE locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range

Annual base salary range for this position in California is $200,000 – $230,000.

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays, and short‑term incentives

EEO statement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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