Senior Government Affairs Associate

9 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States EDP Renewables North America LLC Full time
Job Description

EDP Renewables North America LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Government Affairs Associate to join our team. As a key member of our State Government Affairs team, you will be responsible for advancing the company's interests through favorable policies developed at the state level in the Midwest region, including Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, North and South Dakota.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of government affairs, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with our development team, origination, environmental, operations, transmission, marketing, communications, and other departments to ensure that our projects are approved and implemented smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent EDP Renewables North America LLC in engaging with external consultants, public relations firms, lobbyists, trade associations, allied stakeholders, and other policy advocates and opinion leaders in the clean energy and climate advocacy community.
  • Ensure EDP Renewables North America LLC and any lobbyists or consultants engaged by the company are in full and legal compliance with all requirements in the states for which the employee is responsible.
  • Conduct research and analysis on markets, technologies, and policies to assist EDP Renewables North America LLC's strategy with respect to entering new geographic markets and new technology markets, and with respect to shaping and advocating for new policy initiatives.
  • Offer pro-active and innovative ideas that advance EDP Renewables North America LLC interests and increase public and policymaker support for EDP Renewables North America LLC projects.
  • Prepare and present communications to key personnel, including executive leadership, outlining the implications of the market and policy analysis you've prepared.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage and channel information and analysis to those for whom it is of strategic or tactical value.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Energy/Environmental Policy/Law, Journalism/Communications, or a comparable field.
  • 2+ years of related professional experience.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and other online tools.
  • Competency in analytical problem solving; strong communication skills.

Behavioral Requirements:

  • Problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and to perform duties independently.
  • Ability to prioritize activities based on timing and impact so the focus is on the important.
  • Excellent project management and time-management skills.
  • Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks.
  • Proven ability to learn new software programs.
  • Strong interest in renewable energy, other clean energy technologies, and climate policy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including a commitment to collegial relationships.
  • Ability to build relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders and with policymakers of often widely diverse views and philosophies.
  • Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

  • Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
  • Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 15 pounds.
  • Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.

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