Texas Government Affairs Lead

Last Energy, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy seeks a Texas Government Affairs Lead to develop and manage relationships with state government stakeholders in Texas. The role emphasizes policy acumen, proactive outreach, and strategic advocacy to advance Last Energy's interests in Texas.

The position requires experience with Texas government, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate with urgency in a fast-paced energy policy environment. Relocation to Austin is welcome.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience interfacing with Texas state government.
• Knowledge of Texas state legislative and regulatory processes, particularly in energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Texas state officials, agencies, and legislative staff.
• Monitor, track, and analyze state legislation, regulations, and administrative actions; assess impacts and formulate responses.
• Represent Last Energy in meetings, hearings, and events with state policymakers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external consultants, lobbyists, and trade associations to support advocacy objectives.
• Provide briefings to internal leadership on policy and political developments in Texas.
• Organize and support site visits, facility tours, and stakeholder events in Texas.
• Support grassroots outreach and coalition-building efforts to advance public policy objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Policy communication

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Project management

Grassroots outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Last Energy seeks a Texas Government Affairs Lead to develop and manage relationships with state government stakeholders in Texas. The ideal candidate has recent experience working with or within state government, particularly in energy or infrastructure policy, and brings a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to advancing Last Energy's interests in Texas.

This role requires a mix of policy acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to communicate Last Energy's mission to diverse stakeholders across the state.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Texas state officials, agencies, and legislative staff
• Monitor, track, and analyze state legislation, regulations, and administrative actions; assess impacts and formulate responses
• Represent Last Energy in meetings, hearings, and events with state policymakers and stakeholders
• Coordinate with external consultants, lobbyists, and trade associations to support advocacy objectives
• Provide briefings to internal leadership on policy and political developments in Texas
• Organize and support site visits, facility tours, and stakeholder events in Texas
• Support grassroots outreach and coalition-building efforts to advance public policy objectives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience interfacing with Texas state government
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Knowledge of Texas state legislative and regulatory processes, particularly in the energy or infrastructure sectors
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and with urgency
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time