State Government Affairs Director

About the role

The State Government Affairs Director is responsible for RWE Americas' state government affairs portfolio in the West region (California, Intermountain West States), building and maintaining relationships with state legislatures and administrations, and developing and executing strategies, in coordination with our outside consulting firms and trade associations, to drive positive legislative and regulatory outcomes for the company.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advocate for RWE and its policy priorities with state legislatures and administrations through regular meetings, communications, and via our outside consultants
• Develop and successfully execute advocacy strategies in state legislatures and administrations in coordination with VP, State Government Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement, the broader Corporate Affairs team, other relevant internal teams, and our outside consultants
• Build, maintain, and deepen strategic relationships with state policymakers in core markets
• Engage with industry trade associations and ensure RWE's policy and advocacy preferences are represented in their industry-wide advocacy work
• Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with industry trade associations and Government Affairs counterparts at competitor companies
• Track, monitor, and engage on relevant legislation
• Help develop and execute political fundraising strategy in coordination with outside consultants
• Attend and potentially testify/present at industry association, legislative, and administrative meetings, briefings, and conferences, as required
• Work across internal teams to rapidly coordinate internal policy positions in response to legislative and regulatory proposals and engage in legislative negotiations to represent RWE's positions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in political science, government, or other related field required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years working in state government, Congress, the Executive Branch, or industry advocacy
• Intimate knowledge of legislative processes and strong political acumen required
• Energy and/or tax-related policy experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage external stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability to build and maintain political networks in multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to prioritize competing work and drive to completion
• Demonstrated experience working well under pressure, especially in legislative settings
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Location

This position is located in either Sacramento or Oakland, CA with varied levels of travel up to 50% to state capitals in the region and visits to other RWE office and field locations.

Qualifications

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Equal Opportunity Employer

RWE Americas is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Company Information

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at www.america.s.rwe.com.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact HR at rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com.