Edison Electric Institute · 3 weeks ago
Managing Director, Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $290K/yr
15+ years expEdison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. The Managing Director, Government Affairs will advocate and advance EEI's policy priorities with Congress and oversee a team of government affairs professionals, driving advocacy efforts related to energy and the electric power sector.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership over EEI’s federal advocacy portfolio, setting long-term strategic priorities, guiding policy positioning, and ensuring alignment with EEI’s organizational objectives and member company needs
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of government affairs staff, ensuring coordinated advocacy efforts, professional development, and a high-performance culture
Develop and oversee comprehensive strategies to advance industry goals across relevant energy issues, including direct advocacy, coalition building, strategic communications, and third-party engagement with energy, business, and policy partners
Ensure cross-departmental collaboration with Legal, Environment, Security & Preparedness, Communications, and External Affairs to develop integrated policy materials, legislative language, educational resources, and testimony used by EEI staff, member companies, and external stakeholders
Oversee the development and approval of legislative proposals, amendments, letters, and testimony, ensuring they clearly articulate EEI’s positions and reflect unified industry priorities
Represent EEI as a spokesperson and policy expert at high-level meetings, conferences, and industry forums
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Senators, Members of Congress, Congressional staff, Administration officials, and key external stakeholders to ensure that EEI’s priorities are effectively communicated and incorporated into federal legislation and regulatory actions
Advise EEI senior leadership and member company executives on emerging policy issues, political dynamics, and strategic opportunities to influence federal policy outcomes
Qualification
Required
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in political science or public policy or equivalent work experience
15+ years of experience in the federal legislative and political process and an ability to manage and coordinate legislative activities
Established relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, Administration and various outside stakeholders and third-party groups
Demonstrated success managing and developing teams within a government affairs or public policy environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences, including government officials, EEI members, and senior leadership
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of staff and external stakeholders
Travel is required to various EEI meetings and meetings with external stakeholders
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness incentives and programs
Transportation subsidy
Professional development opportunities
Company
Edison Electric Institute
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association of U.S. Shareholder-Owned Electric Companies. EEI's members serve 95 percent of the
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