Senior Manager, Government Relations

Overview

We are Edison Electric Institute, the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 235 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than 65 international electric companies, with operations in more than 90 countries, as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.

Our Operating Principles

Our Operating Principles are designed to foster growth and to enable every employee to harness and demonstrate the Power by Association that EEI represents. We will always:

• Create a Positive and Satisfying Work Environment: We will work together to create an environment that fosters professional growth.
• Deliver High-Quality Service: We must be motivated to provide member service that is prompt, responsive, accurate, and credible.
• Demonstrate Teamwork: We must embrace the concept of teamwork as achieved through effective communication, mutual respect, trust, creation of a sense of camaraderie, and cooperation on all tasks to meet customer needs.
• Focus on Results: We must set priorities, seek results, and devise, manage, and use creative ways to define and to measure success in achieving those results effectively and efficiently.
• Provide Value: We must strive to provide value to our member companies.
• Put Our Customers First: Our primary customers are our member companies. Each of us must work to deliver quality service in a positive and professional manner and must strive to exceed customer expectations every time a service is provided.
• Take Initiative: We are all empowered to take individual initiative and informed risk and to accept accountability in meeting the needs of our customers and of each other.

Responsibilities

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Government Relations. One of the primary responsibilities of the role is to advance EEI’s policy priorities with Congress, the Administration, and other stakeholder groups on environmental issues, including those relating to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, EEI’s Carbon Free Technology Initiative, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Superfund, Toxic Substances Control Act, and vegetation management, as well as coal, natural gas, and hydropower issues.

Some key functions are listed below:

• Educate Congress, the Administration, and other key stakeholders about the electric power industry and promote EEI’s priorities on the relevant issues to obtain their support for EEI’s positions.
• Develop and coordinate a comprehensive strategy to achieve the industry’s goals on the relevant issues that include direct advocacy, communications, coalitions, and third-party advocacy.
• Work with other EEI groups to develop educational materials on legislation and industry issues to be used by EEI staff, member companies, and allies.
• Assist in drafting legislation, amendments, and report language; draft letters to Congress and the Administration expressing EEI’s position on relevant issues; work with EEI staff in drafting testimony to congressional committees on behalf of EEI; assist in briefing EEI hearing witnesses.
• Represent EEI at official functions, including fundraisers, conferences, and coalition events.
• Coordinate outreach strategy with various groups, including fellow electric trade associations, the Chamber, NAM, EWAC, Waters Advocacy Coalition (WAC), National Hydropower Association (NHA), and the Carbon Utilization Research Council (CURC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of Hill experience working for a congressional office or committee or equivalent experience as a lobbyist for an electric company or association
• Hands-on experience with the federal legislative and political processes and ability to manage and coordinate legislative activities
• Strong self-initiative and leadership skills
• Ability to read and understand legislative text
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Compensation

The salary range for this role begins at $80,000. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. EEI also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid-year start dates. This incentive is typically up to 10% of base salary. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

Office Protocol/COVID-19

This is a hybrid position which requires the incumbent to reside in the District of Columbia metropolitan area and come into the office a minimum of three days each week with two of the mandatory days being Tuesday and Wednesday.

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