Expert Government Relations Representative-Washington DC

Requisition ID # 161049 

Job Category: Government and Regulatory Relations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Corporate Affairs

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Washington

Department Overview

PG&E maintains a federal affairs office in our nation's capital, where the federal affairs team is tasked with addressing national legislative and regulatory policy that can have a significant impact on the company – and the 16 million Californians to whom we provide a variety of energy services.

The federal affairs team works to ensure PG&E's business operations, customer affordability and infrastructure resiliency are advanced in a way that protects our environment, continues to address climate change concerns, and meets California's GHG goals. At the same time, we are mindful of customer affordability and developing a skilled workforce that benefits and contributes to the communities we serve. The federal affairs team also is engaged with national industry associations and coalitions so that those organizations are aware and understand the needs of the company and the State of California at the national level.

Position Summary

The Federal Affairs Government Relations Representative reports to the Director and is responsible for advocating PG&E’s position on energy and general business issues before Congress and the Administration.  The Federal Affairs Government Relations Representative will assist in the coordination of internal legislative bill analysis and development of policy positions on those measures and keep the Director and Company management informed about actions being considered by Congress and Federal Agencies on policy and political issues.  In coordination with other functional area personnel, the Federal Affairs Government Relations Representative will act to further PG&E’s image as a leader in the utility business with a focus on customer satisfaction.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE NEEDS TO LIVE IN THE DC AREA. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. 

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. 

A reasonable salary range is:

Bay Area Minimum: $129,000
Bay Area Maximum: $207,000

Job Responsibilities

•    Assist on federal policy issues as assigned to help facilitate the development of the company’s policy positions and identify opportunities to advance those positions legislatively and/or through the regulatory process.
•    Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including elected and appointed officials, Capitol Hill staff, the Administration, relevant business, and non-profit leaders to advance public policy priorities.  
•    Act as a subject matter expert (SME) regarding PG&E’s federal government relations programs and initiatives.
•    Develop and manage relationships with internal partners and Lines of Business to provide support for public policy priority development.
•    Participate in national trade associations and industry coalitions to help advance company policy priorities.
•    Help evaluate and implement new affiliations with governmental, political, and community officials and organizations.
•    Serve as liaison with congressional caucuses and external political organizations. 
•    Review and implement recommendations regarding PG&E’s federal government relations partnerships, programs, and services.
•    Provide recommendations regarding federal government relations issues that may affect PG&E’s performance, profitability, viability, and sustainability.
•    Provide support to federal affairs emergency response activities.
•    Serves as Corporate Affairs issue lead.

Skills:
•    Knowledge and understanding of election processes/initiatives and legislative process
•    Knowledge and understanding of government, public affairs, political, legislative, community, campaigns, legislation, initiatives, and utility sector issues
•    Experience preparing for and managing a hearing, including drafting testimony and Q&A
•    Ability to provide expertise within coalitions and organizations, facilitate competing and diverse interests, and advocate on behalf of PG&E for positive and sustainable outcomes
•    Ability to represent and advocate PG&E’s interests within federal government relations, lead internal cross-functional teams, and lobby to external elected officials, political/community leaders, and affiliations
•    Ability to lead and provide subject matter expertise within times of crisis and/or emergency response situations
•    Ability to develop and implement best practices with peers across the political realm globally and resolve PG&E’s governmental relations issues
•    Legislative advocacy, composition, and interpretation skills
•    Analytical, critical, and logical reasoning and thinking skills
•    Organizational and interpersonal skills
•    Oral and public speaking/presentation skills
•    Proficient computer skills (i.e.: Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and experience with information systems

Qualifications

Minimum:
•    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
•    Six (6) years of experience working for an elected official, public or non-profit agency, as a political consultant, or other relevant experience
•    Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Desired:
•    Master’s degree
•    Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field
•    Eight (8) years of experience working for an elected official, public or non-profit agency or as a political consultant
•    Seven (7) years of government advocacy experience for highly regulated industries such as utility, health care, banking, or political campaign experience
•    Prior utility industry experience
•    CPR training

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