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Edison Electric Institute · 2 weeks ago

Senior Director, State Legislative Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $210K/yr

12+ years exp

Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association representing U.S. investor-owned electric companies, providing electricity to over 220 million Americans. The Senior Director, State Legislative Affairs will oversee engagement with state elected officials, advocate for policy priorities, and manage relationships with various stakeholders to advance EEI's objectives.

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Responsibilities

Oversee EEI’s day-to-day engagement with state elected officials and advocate for the industry’s policy priorities

Engage with third party groups and leverage stakeholders to advance EEI member policy objectives

Engage and manage relationships with national state legislative and governor groups, as well as state policy think tanks to advance policy positions for EEI members

Work closely with EEI member company officials and internal EEI teams to develop and implement advocacy strategies and tactics to advance state policy priorities

Represent EEI at conferences for national state legislative and governors’ groups and think tanks

Work to advance EEI’s key priorities with the various elected official groups and state think tanks and to promote the business model of the electric power industry

Work with the EEI External Affairs team and member companies to track key trends and develop and implement strategies and tactics to advance policy priorities

Oversee State Legislative Affairs programmatic budget

Supervise 2 direct reports: the Manager of State Legislative Affairs and the Manager of State Legislative Research

Qualification

State government affairs experienceEnergy industry experienceLeadershipPublic speakingMS Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPolicy tracking experienceStrategic thinkingCross-functional collaboration