Manager/Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations

About Waga Energy Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future. Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared Already in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission of driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all. Guided by the values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations. About The Position - Responsibilities & Duties We're currently seeking candidates for the position of Manager/Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations in our Bala Cynwyd, PA Office (Philadelphia Area). Reporting to the President of Waga Energy Inc., The Manager/Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations is responsible for developing and executing Waga Energy's public affairs strategy throughout the United States. This role serves as the primary liaison between Waga Energy and external stakeholders, including government agencies, elected officials, regulators, industry associations, utilities, community leaders, and advocacy organizations. Responsibilities The successful candidate will support project development, permitting, regulatory engagement, market expansion, and reputation management while helping shape policies that advance renewable natural gas and decarbonization initiatives. Associated responsibilities include, but will not be limited to: Serve as Waga Energy's primary representative with government agencies, elected officials, utilities, industry associations, local communities, and other key stakeholders.Develop and execute government relations, public affairs, and advocacy strategies that support the company's growth and project portfolio.Build and maintain strong relationships with federal, state, and local government stakeholders.Monitor legislative, regulatory, and market developments affecting the RNG, waste, energy, and environmental sectors.Provide executive leadership with policy intelligence, strategic recommendations, and risk assessments.Represent Waga Energy within key industry organizations, including the American Biogas Council (ABC), RNG Coalition, SWANA, and the American Gas Association (AGA).Lead advocacy and lobbying initiatives that support favorable regulatory, permitting, and market outcomes.Support project development teams by defining stakeholder engagement, permitting, and public-sector approval strategies.Develop approaches to facilitate permitting activities, utility interconnections, and infrastructure approvals while mitigating potential roadblocks.Partner with Project Developers to build local support through community engagement and stakeholder outreach initiatives.Develop and implement strategic communication plans that strengthen Waga Energy's reputation and support business objectives.Anticipate reputational risks and lead stakeholder engagement and communication efforts during sensitive or high-profile situations. About You - Qualifications & Skills The ideal candidate is a strategic, credible, and influential public affairs leader with strong knowledge of U.S. government processes, energy policy, and stakeholder engagement, as well as: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Environmental Policy, Communications, Law, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 8 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, or energy infrastructure development. Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local government processes. Demonstrated success influencing public policy or regulatory outcomes. Experience interacting with elected officials, regulators, government agencies, or industry associations. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong executive presence and ability to represent the company with senior external stakeholders. Ability to translate complex regulatory, policy, and business issues into clear recommendations for executive leadership. Ability to travel approximately 25-40% of the time. Experience in renewable natural gas, biogas, renewable energy, waste management, natural gas utilities, infrastructure, or environmental services is a plus. Culture Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork. Benefits Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions. Recruiting Process Waga Energy's Recruiting Process Typically Includes The Following Steps Interview with human resources representation via phone or Teams. Candidate completes the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment.Interview with the manager (President of Waga Energy Inc) via Teams.Interview with the US CEO via Teams.Interview with the Group General Manager via Teams. Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires or candidate recommendations from external agencies.