Area Director, Government Affairs

Job Summary

Responsible for advocacy, outreach and communications to state elected officials across several states and within a specific ISO/RTO regions. Execute political and relationship strategy at direction of Sr. VP and Sr. Director. Educate lawmakers on critical policies and proposals that advance the electric energy industry; garner support for company positions. Represent the company at national policy, political and trade associations.

Job Description

• Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company.
• Aid in federal and local lobbying as needed.
• Oversee team of external consultants that will assist in advocating issues on behalf of the company; manage and maintain accountability; educate on key issues.
• Collaborate across company divisions to help determine strategy, input on policy positions, and resource priorities.
• Serve as the liaison between Vistra and certain policy and political trade associations; represent company’s views and forge consensus on key issues.
• Secure leadership roles and executive speaking engagements.
• Manage administrative lobby and compliance activities; adhere to reporting and ethics requirements under state and federal laws.
• Support the goals and activities of the Political Action Committees.

Key Accountabilities

• Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company.
• Aid in federal and local lobbying as needed.
• Oversee team of external consultants that will assist in advocating issues on behalf of the company; manage and maintain accountability; educate on key issues.
• Collaborate across company divisions to help determine strategy, input on policy positions, and resource priorities.
• Serve as the liaison between Vistra and certain policy and political trade associations; represent company’s views and forge consensus on key issues.
• Secure leadership roles and executive speaking engagements.
• Manage administrative lobby and compliance activities; adhere to reporting and ethics requirements under state and federal laws.
• Support the goals and activities of the Political Action Committees.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications and five years of government relations experience; prior employment in electric industry is strongly considered.
• In addition, work related experience as a legislative staffer and/or public policy role is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communications necessary.

Key Metrics

• Passage or defeat of priority state legislation along with support or opposition of administrative or executive branch initiatives.
• Advance political relationships on behalf of the company.
• Education of newly elected officials; conduct tours and oversee company visits.
• Representation of the company at fundraising events; coordination with PAC members and assistance in PAC fundraising events.
• Tracking of interim and regular legislative session initiatives; determination of engagement levels, work to determine policy positions with regular reporting into SVP and company leadership.
• Coordination with electric industry on policy and issue campaign activities; leading on certain issues in specific states.

Pay

$137,700 - $246,100

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Company

Vistra Corporate Services

Company Locations

New Jersey

Company Values

Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page or email assistance@vistraenergy.com for assistance.