NY Green Bank · 3 days ago
Associate Director, Government Affairs
Albany , Albany, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expNY Green Bank is a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Government Affairs. The role involves supervising the Government Affairs team, leading engagement with key stakeholders, and managing legislative and regulatory processes at various government levels.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor GA team members
Lead all GA efforts and work products
Support Authority engagement with local, state, and federal elected officials and agency staff, including leading development of background and briefing materials
In close coordination with Counsel’s office, draft Legislative Departmental submissions and responses to all legislative inquiries
Coordinate and lead implementation of Budget/Legislative Session Prep for CEO and Officers and ongoing engagement with Chamber and Legislative branches. Stay abreast of, and inform Director regarding, legislative activity related to general topics and specific bills of NYSERDA interest
Conduct research and provide background information and draft briefing materials for Executive Team, Officers, and CEO on changes to or opportunities to obtain new critical funding or regulatory actions occurring at federal, state and local levels that would impact the Authority’s ability to achieve its goals
Support the Director in managing and overseeing all relations with local, state, and federal elected officials and their staff
Manage constituent services and responses
Coordinate with Communications Team, Events, Executive Team and other departments to handle and respond to events, press, etc
Pull together background and briefing materials for events, conferences, and functions, as needed
Speak at events, conferences, and functions, as needed
Review internal and external communications for potential political sensitivities
Serve as an effective coach and leader providing relevant strategic and management guidance to other departments
Maintain a robust knowledge of local, state, and Federal key issues, priorities, agenda, and sensitivities, particularly as it relates to climate, clean energy, and electrification
Provide excellent verbal and written products, including ability to craft a compelling business/political/strategic case for Authority outcomes
Exhibit excellent listening skills
Demonstrate ability to accurately assess supporting data to rapidly and accurately articulate tradeoffs and make recommended actions for the Authority
Ability to readily identify creative combinations of projects and programs to best leverage work underway, provide staff growth opportunities and achieve more through a combination of initiatives than might be achieved individually
Track record of learning quickly and swiftly synthesizing and applying new information
Demonstrate excellent judgement
Skilled at expeditiously discerning the relative cost-value of various funding opportunities
Demonstrated ability to briskly synthesize, make sense of and apply continually evolving information
Other duties as assigned to support the Authority’s mission and outcomes
Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of legislative or relevant experience, with 4 years in a supervisory role
Ability to perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with demonstrated experience fostering respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion across the workforce
In depth knowledge and understanding of legislative processes and actions
In-depth understanding of New York State Government and agencies
A demonstrated record of success in driving improvements in service operations and successfully delivering services within complex business or government operating environments
Genuine passion for matters relating to workforce training, energy, and the environment and an interest in developing and supporting a dynamic and talented team
Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team leader and team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments
Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives and recommendations
Self-starter who acts independently, directs one's own work and can handle diverse tasks quickly and accurately within a high-performance environment
Exceptional manager, coach, mentor, and developer of talent; an ability to lead and develop a team to achieve their potential, innovate and uncover new possibilities, and deliver impactful and relevant outcomes
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, resourcefulness, adaptability, and an instinct for surfacing value and pragmatic solutions
Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of diverse backgrounds
Relentless work ethic and resolute integrity
Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information
Preferred
Master's degree and 8 years' experience in legislative and government affairs position including 4 years in a supervisory role
Company
NY Green Bank
NY Green Bank, a division of NYSERDA, is a state-sponsored specialized fund that invests in clean energy projects located in New York State.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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