Director of State Government Relations

2 weeks ago

Albany, New York, United States National Grid USA Full time
About Us

National Grid USA is a leading energy company dedicated to delivering clean, reliable, and efficient energy solutions to our customers. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives our mission to power a brighter future.

Job Purpose

The Director of State Government Relations will play a critical role in advancing National Grid USA's interests and priorities in the state of New York. This position will oversee the development and maintenance of key relationships with state and local officials, as well as coordinate with the company's federal government relations team and local government relations/community engagement professionals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy to advance National Grid USA's business priorities in New York State.
  • Manage and direct a team of government relations professionals to achieve key objectives and build strong relationships with state and local officials.
  • Design and implement an annual political contribution plan targeting key state and local officials for the company's affiliated Political Action Committee.
  • Represent National Grid USA at community events, not-for-profit events, and conferences where key governmental stakeholders are present.
  • Develop and execute targeted engagement plans to support business priorities that intersect with government.
  • Map existing stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities to build new relationships.
  • Promote key campaign strategies, policies, and community initiatives to promote and defend National Grid USA's interests.
  • Communicate, lobby for, and manage strategic energy and environmental objectives throughout New York State.
  • Address constituent issues in a timely manner.
  • Establish National Grid USA as a leader in energy transition and a thought leader to communities and customers.
  • Drive awareness of initiatives, programs, and events designed to improve brand affinity and perception of National Grid USA.
  • Manage GridPAC NY, the company's state-specific Political Action Committee, and collaborate with GridPAC, the company's federal PAC.
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree required; law degree, MBA in Public Policy, or equivalent graduate-level degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience as a state or local government affairs executive or senior-level position in a state or local government department or agency.
  • Deep functional experience in government and public affairs, with proven relationships and coalition-building skills.
  • Ability to understand substantive policy issues of the utility industry and work within the context of a multifaceted global organization.
  • Strong working knowledge of state and local regulatory, legislative, and franchising processes.
  • Ability to plan and execute public affairs activities, including events involving public officials, and develop budgets and oversee their execution.
  • Experience developing and executing complex political strategies.
  • Demonstrated success in lobbying activity.
  • Experience interacting with senior executives internally and externally.
  • Substantive experience in building strong partnerships with stakeholders.
  • Strong management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to write reports and develop presentations for senior management.
  • Experience in crisis or external emergency management a plus.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to provide positive influence in customer and community matters, as well as facilitate the resolution of internal and external issues/conflicts.
  • Understanding of the environment and key external industry and non-industry stakeholders that relate to and have an impact on the utilities sector.
  • Significant pre-existing network in New York State government at all levels, including those with the company's key stakeholders.
  • Exceptional networking skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate with a range of external stakeholders (individuals, agencies, and groups).
What We Offer

National Grid USA offers a competitive salary range of $200k-$220k per year, plus bonus, and a career path that provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position. We are an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.

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