Last Energy seeks a Texas Government Affairs Lead to develop and manage relationships with state government stakeholders in Texas. The ideal candidate has recent experience working with or within state government, particularly in energy or infrastructure policy, and brings a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to advancing Last Energy’s interests in Texas.
This role requires a mix of policy acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to communicate Last Energy’s mission to diverse stakeholders across the state.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Build and maintain strategic relationships with Texas state officials, agencies, and legislative staff
Monitor, track, and analyze state legislation, regulations, and administrative actions; assess impacts and formulate responses
Represent Last Energy in meetings, hearings, and events with state policymakers and stakeholders
Coordinate with external consultants, lobbyists, and trade associations to support advocacy objectives
Provide briefings to internal leadership on policy and political developments in Texas
Organize and support site visits, facility tours, and stakeholder events in Texas
Support grassroots outreach and coalition-building efforts to advance public policy objectives
Qualifications
7+ years of experience interfacing with Texas state government
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Knowledge of Texas state legislative and regulatory processes, particularly in the energy or infrastructure sectors
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and with urgency
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Numbers & Facts
Location
Austin, TX
Skills
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Entrepreneurshipunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lobbyingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Public Policyunmatched
Relationship Managementunmatched
State Governmentunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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