Senior Local Affairs Specialist

About the role

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

The Senior Local Affairs Specialist will be responsible for local relationships as well as executing strategic and tactical activities, primarily in areas where Constellation owns and operates significant assets or is seeking to develop new assets. The primary purpose of this position is to support Constellation in navigating relationships with county and local elected officials, agencies and other stakeholders (both governmental and non-governmental), in addition to assisting with broader State Government Affairs advocacy efforts and other initiatives. This includes supporting and participating in local business organizations, coalitions and advocacy organizations that support company interests and State Government Affairs initiatives and serving as liaison between the business and local policymakers and, where relevant, surrounding community. The position identifies relevant emerging issues and timely communicates with company leadership, as appropriate. The position works cross functionally with internal and external resources to help execute strategies to advocate for and implement policy objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross functionally to craft and execute strategies that advance the company’s public policy and advocacy initiatives
• Identify relevant emerging issues and timely communicates with corporate and business unit executives.
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with county and local elected officials, agencies and other stakeholders, as appropriate, to ensure effective company interaction and advocacy with those individuals and organizations.
• Actively seek and assume roles within local business and other community organizations, and attend local events, to proactively manage the company’s reputation among county and local officials and