Strategic Government Affairs Lead – Energy & Transportation

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Fuel discount

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite gym

Weekly pay

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Government Affairs to advance advocacy priorities and provide strategic legislative intelligence across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

The role focuses on transportation fuels, energy policy, environmental and tax issues affecting Pilot's retail, wholesale, and energy businesses. The ideal candidate will monitor developments, prepare executive-ready materials, and coordinate with Legal, Operations, Finance, Sustainability, and other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in legislative affairs at state or federal level or corporate government affairs.
• Experience in government affairs for a large U.S. corporate enterprise, a trade association, or a federal agency.
• Experience in a policy staff role for an elected Member of Congress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track federal, state, and local policy developments affecting transportation fuels, energy, environmental, tax, and transportation issues.
• Draft briefing memos, issue summaries, talking points, letters, and presentations for leadership.
• Develop policy tracking systems and stakeholder maps for visibility into risks and opportunities.
• Lead multi-jurisdiction advocacy plans and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Engage policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and industry coalitions; represent Pilot Travel Centers as needed.
• Coordinate with consultants and partners to gather intelligence and support advocacy.
• Provide executive-ready materials and mentorship on policy issues to colleagues.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legislative tracking

Regulatory expertise

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Public speaking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pilot Company is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Government Affairs to advance advocacy priorities and provide strategic legislative intelligence across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

The role focuses on transportation fuels, energy policy, environmental and tax issues affecting Pilot's retail, wholesale, and energy businesses. The ideal candidate will monitor developments, prepare executive-ready materials, and coordinate with Legal, Operations, Finance, Sustainability, and other teams.