Washington, DC30+ days ago
Responsibilities include: • Maintaining positive relationships with important constituents for the company • Monitoring and analyzing federal legislation, rulemakings, and Executive Branch actions to identify potential impacts to the company • Working closely with FirstEnergy "subject matter experts" on a wide range of issues to develop positions on public policy initiatives that affect the company • Foreseeing political and policy issues and opportunities and developing strategies to advance the company's business objectives • Building coalitions of like-minded allies to advocate for the company's positions • Communicating with the Federal Affairs team (and broader External Affairs) to ensure that positions and advocacy efforts are consistent and aligned • Representing FirstEnergy at high-level forums like EEI, coalitions of lobbyists, congressional caucuses, and allied industry groups • Presenting the company's position before high-profile business groups and Congressional briefings • Influencing business groups and allies to advocate for the company's positions • Leading internal groups of Federal Affairs, company consultants and subject-matter experts to develop political strategies on issues • Preparing advanced communications for high-level external audiences (e.g., Members of Congress, Administration Officials). • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams) • Possess knowledge of how federal governments work (e.g., interaction between Congress, regulators, and Executive Branch) • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Business acumen and time management skills are essential • Ability to understand company objectives and financial implications, and effectively communicate to high-profile contacts • Capacity to work flexible work hours which could include evenings, weekends and holidays as required • Ability to understand and manage a wide range of issues that affect the company (e.g., tax, environmental, financial, cyber, and physical security, energy markets etc.) • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.