Managing Director, Government Affairs

WHO WE ARE The Edison Electric Institute EEI is the association that represents all US investor owned electric companies Our members provide electricity for more than 250 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia As a whole the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States EEI employees are required to work in office Monday Thursday and have the option to work remotely on Fridays KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS The Managing Director Government Affairs will advocate and advance EEIs policy priorities with Congress the Administration and across the federal policy landscape This individual will report to senior advocacy executives while overseeing a team of government affairs professionals and driving EEIs advocacy efforts on all issues related to energy and the electric power sectorincluding the Federal Power Act grid security transmission electrification supply chain challenges energy storage energy efficiency federal agency energy issues and environmental regulations Other important responsibilities of the Managing Director Government Affairs Provide leadership over EEIs federal advocacy portfolio setting long term strategic priorities guiding policy positioning and ensuring alignment with EEIs organizational objectives and member company needsLead mentor and manage a team of government affairs staff ensuring coordinated advocacy efforts professional development and a high performance cultureDevelop and oversee comprehensive strategies to advance industry goals across relevant energy issues including direct advocacy coalition building strategic communications and third party engagement with energy business and policy partnersEnsure cross departmental collaboration with Legal Environment Security & Preparedness Communications and External Affairs to develop integrated policy materials legislative language educational resources and testimony used by EEI staff member companies and external stakeholdersOversee the development and approval of legislative proposals amendments letters and testimony ensuring they clearly articulate EEIs positions and reflect unified industry prioritiesRepresent EEI as a spokesperson and policy expert at high level meetings conferences and industry forumsCultivate and maintain strong relationships with Senators Members of Congress Congressional staff Administration officials and key external stakeholders to ensure that EEIs priorities are effectively communicated and incorporated into federal legislation and regulatory actionsAdvise EEI senior leadership and member company executives on emerging policy issues political dynamics and strategic opportunities to influence federal policy outcomes REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should have a bachelors degree in political science or public policy or equivalent work experience In addition 15 years of experience in the federal legislative and political process and an ability to manage and coordinate legislative activitiesEstablished relationships with Members of Congress Congressional staff Administration and various outside stakeholders and third party groupsDemonstrated success managing and developing teams within a government affairs or public policy environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences including government officials EEI members and senior leadershipExceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyAbility to work effectively with a broad range of staff and external stakeholdersTravel is required to various EEI meetings and meetings with external stakeholders HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants should apply online through EEIs career site EEI uses Clear Company as our applicant tracking system An application is considered when all required fields are completed COMPENSATION The salary range for this role is 190000 290000 Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications EEI also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid year start dates This incentive is typically up to 15 of the base salary We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical dental vision 401k paid time off tuition assistance wellness incentives and programs transportation subsidy and professional development opportunities PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment To achieve that goal we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment Equal Opportunity Employment MDFV