About This Role
Managing government affairs is the core of this role, leading American Transmission Co.'s (ATC) government affairs strategy and advocacy efforts across local, state, and federal levels. This exciting opportunity is for a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of public policy, business strategy, stakeholder engagement, and energy infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of ATC's government affairs strategies and advocacy priorities
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments and assess potential impacts to ATC and the electric transmission industry
- Develop policy positions, advocacy strategies, and recommendations that support business objectives
- Build and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, regulators, trade associations, customers, and industry stakeholders
- Provide timely policy analysis, strategic guidance, and executive briefings to senior leaders
- Represent ATC at hearings, meetings, conferences, coalition activities, and public forums
- Coordinate external engagement efforts and prepare leaders and subject matter experts for interactions with policymakers and stakeholders
- Oversee lobbying disclosure reporting, required filings, recordkeeping, consultant relationships, and government affairs operational processes
- Manage ATC's political contribution programs and related reporting activities
- Lead and develop employees while collaborating across Legal, Regulatory, Communications, Operations, Planning, and other business functions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Law, or a related field
- Six or more years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, advocacy, or a related field
- Experience serving as a liaison to legislative, executive, or regulatory bodies
- Demonstrated success building productive relationships with government officials, agencies, and industry stakeholders
- Experience analyzing legislative and regulatory developments and developing policy recommendations or advocacy strategies
- Experience overseeing political contribution programs and associated reporting requirements
- Experience leading employees, major functional programs, or significant cross-functional initiatives
Nice to have:
- Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience in the electric utility, energy, transmission, infrastructure, or another highly regulated industry
- Experience coordinating external consultants, trade associations, coalitions, or advocacy groups
