Lead state advocacy and communications, direct lobbying and consultant teams, shape policy strategy with senior leadership, represent Vistra to trade and political associations, manage lobbying compliance and PAC activities, travel extensively during legislative sessions to advance company policy goals.
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
Responsible for advocacy and communications to state elected officialsExecute political and relationship strategy at direction of Sr. VP
Educate lawmakers on critical policies and proposals that advance the electric energy industry; garner support for company positions
Represent the company at policy, political and trade associations
Focus on specific geographies and issues as required by Sr. VP
Job Description
Key Accountabilities•Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company. Assist in federal and local lobbying as necessary.
•Oversee a team of external consultants that will assist in advocating issues on behalf of the company; manage and maintain accountability; educate on key issues
•Collaborate across company divisions to determine strategy, input on policy positions, and resource priorities
•Serve as the liaison between Vistra and certain policy and political trade associations; represent company’s views and forge consensus on key issues. Secure leadership roles on priority associations.
•Manage administrative lobby and compliance activities; adhere to reporting and ethics requirements under state and federal laws.
•Support the goals and activities of the Political Action Committees
•Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications and five years of government relations experience; prior employment in electric industry is strongly considered. In addition, work related experience as a legislative staffer, elected official or public policy role is a plus.
•Excellent written and oral communications necessary
•Ability to travel 50% across the state and in Austin during legislative sessions.
•Passage or defeat of priority state legislation as determined by the Sr. VP.
•Advance political relationships on behalf of the company
•Educate newly elected officials; conduct tours of facilities and oversee company visits
•Represent the company at fundraising events in key districts; coordinate with PAC members
•Track interim and regular legislative session initiatives; determine engagement levels and report to leadership
•Conduct coordination with electric industry on policy activities; lead on certain issues
Salary Range - 136,700-246,100
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Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
Washington, District of ColumbiaDistrict of ColumbiaWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
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