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ITC Holdings Corp. · 1 hour ago

Director, Public Affairs

Topeka, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

ITC Holdings Corp. is focused on building a reliable and resilient power infrastructure for the future. The Director of Public Affairs will manage the Government Affairs and Regulatory Affairs teams while developing strategies to engage stakeholders and promote the company's value in the energy landscape.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Understands, anticipates and responds to the changing energy landscape in the business unit service territory through developing and maintaining knowledge of the political, social, environmental and economic issues that affect the business unit

Identifies trends, analyzes risks and defines opportunities using insights gained through feedback from stakeholders, regulators, policy influencers and policy makers

Works with external subject matter experts, attends relevant meetings and facilitates internal information-sharing to reveal trends and developing issues, as well as opportunities that can be leveraged for the business unit's benefit

Manages the Government Affairs and Regulatory Affairs teams, develops employee goals and measures performance toward those goals

Directs outreach efforts to assist the achievement of regulatory, legislative and business climate outcomes critical to the business unit's success

Develops and executes engagement plans for issues impacting the business operations and opportunities

Designs, launches and manages infrastructure advocacy initiatives, coordinating with outside stakeholders and utilities to accomplish

Develops and directs approaches, policies and programs to promote key stakeholder understanding of value and contribution to service-area states; secures, defines and packages information that effectively conveys the value of company benefits to stakeholders; works with external-facing employees to ensure maximum benefit from opportunities to educate stakeholders and convey the value of the company

Builds relationships with external stakeholders through outreach and networking to build engagement on common issues and shared initiatives

Directs the establishment of a network of trade associations, industry partners, non-governmental organizations and other entities to drive mutual benefit

Directs activity to engage third-party advocates for projects and positions, including capital projects, public policy positions and regulatory and legislative initiatives

Works to quantify and demonstrate to stakeholders the benefits of company activities; works with external-facing employees to heighten the brand, reputation and visibility of ITC statewide among stakeholders; leverages existing partnerships, sponsorships and relationships to enhance ITC opportunities

Works with ITC corporate functions to identify local opportunities for thought leadership on energy, environmental and business issues; directs company initiatives in service area states delivering mutual gains with key stakeholders, including STEM education, economic and rural development and workforce development

Provides strategic counsel and leadership to the business unit president; advises the business unit president on the external implications of company practices, policies, plans and actions; when required, participates on behalf of the corporation and/or business unit president in external events and meetings

Communicates internally to align messaging and advocacy through 1) equipping external-facing employees with a thorough understanding of business unit priorities and messages, 2) framing policy issues for internal understanding by the business unit leadership team and preparing team members to support business unit strategy, 3) ensuring internal team members are trained, prepared, qualified and committed to conveying ITC's messaging to key stakeholders

Champions internal efforts to advocate ITC positions in community, industry and regulatory settings; initiates and facilitates ongoing internal team development and coordination activities; guides lessons-learned opportunities to help determine business unit performance gaps and tactics for improving performance

Qualification

Transmission policyRegulatory affairsGovernment affairsMarketingPublic relationsCommunicationsLeadership experienceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical problem-solvingNetworking skillsOrganizational skillsEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Master's degree in Administration preferred

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in transmission policy, regulatory affairs, government affairs, marketing and communications, or public relations

Leadership experience required

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the company including in media interviews

Possesses strong organizational skills to efficiently manage multiple efforts, projects, tasks and stakeholders simultaneously

Ability to interact easily and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be respectful of others and their opinions

Possesses exceptional networking and relationship-building skills

Ability to maintain composure and exhibit professionalism while contending with tense situations

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Attention to detail and focus on quality delivery

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and access to reliable means of transportation

Possesses sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Benefits

Opportunities to channel your energy into solutions

Company

ITC Holdings Corp.

From electric vehicles to renewables, we’re looking at electricity in a whole new way— because transmission is the key to unlocking our energy future.

Founded in 2003

Novi, Michigan, USA

501-1000 employees