External Affairs Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing comprehensive action plans to advance local initiatives and secure vital franchise agreements within the natural gas sector.
• Serve as a Legislative Analyst by assisting with legislative tracking and policy analysis on pending state legislation; you will work within teams to research impacts on the energy industry, prepare correspondence, and facilitate reviews of proposed laws.
• Manage and track key issues that are relevant to the natural gas industry and Company by analyzing and coordinating issues, resolution and impacts to the business.
• Drive community engagement and community relations by coordinating local contributions and sponsorships that demonstrate our commitment to the areas we serve while promoting a positive image within state and local affairs.
• Coordinate economic development analysis by reviewing customer requests and proposals, ensuring all reports and correspondence regarding new growth opportunities are accurate and high-quality.
• Provide essential budget management through the administrative oversight of the Department Budget and provide team support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, or public affairs.
• A valid driver’s license (or eligibility to acquire one).
• A solid understanding of local government organization and practices.
• The ability to prepare presentations in various platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or other related field of study.
• Experience within a corporate government relations team, trade association, state or congressional office.
• Knowledge of the energy industry and the TECO Energy mission, programs, and policies.

Skills For Success

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to deliver compelling oral presentations.
• The ability to analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action using independent thought.
• The ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff.
• The ability to work with a diverse group of professionals and have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Culture & Values

We value collaborators who cultivate innovation and think strategically to exercise sound judgment. We champion safety, take ownership with integrity, and drive business excellence for our customers.

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.