Area Director, Government Affairs
vst· Vistra Corporate Services Company
About this role
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Job Summary
Responsible for advocacy, outreach and communications to state elected officials across several states and within a specific ISO/RTO regionsExecute 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
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Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
State of New JerseyNew JerseyWe 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!
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Area Director, Government Affairs
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