Area Director, Government Affairs

Vistra
  • New Jersey
    28 days ago

    Job Description

    If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

    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

    Key Accountabilities

    •Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company.  Assist 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
    •Ability to travel 50% across multiple states especially during legislative sessions

    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
    •Educate newly elected officials; conduct tours and oversee company visits
    •Represent the company at fundraising events; coordinate with PAC members and assist in PAC fundraising events
    •Track interim and regular legislative session initiatives; determine engagement levels, work to determine policy positions with regular reporting into SVP and company leadership
    •Conduct coordination with electric industry on policy and issue campaign activities; lead on certain issues in specific states
    Range: $137,700 - $246,100

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    Job Family

    Public/Gov Rels/Comms

    Company

    Vistra Corporate Services Company

    Locations

    State of New Jersey

    New Jersey

    We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

    If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

    It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew Jersey

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Fundraisingunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Government Relationsunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lobbyingunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Public Policyunmatched
    • Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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