Advocacy & Public Policy Manager

Organization: PSEG
Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: 05/15/2025

Salary Range: $132,800 – $246,800

Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

Flexible Work Model

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite – Roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
Hybrid Fixed – A blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely. Requires employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite on fixed days each week.
Hybrid Flexible – Roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis. Requires employees to live within a commutable distance. Managers will set expectations based on business needs.
Fully Remote – Roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states, and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

Benefits

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being, and behavioral health programs.

We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

Why Join PSEG

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business.

Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030, our enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and support for the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

This is an internal-facing position that enhances state and federal regulatory and legislative advocacy efforts by:

Working with SGA and federal advocacy leads to develop compelling persuasion arguments that resonate with key external audiences. These arguments will be backed by data from internal experts, consultants, business plans, filings, and financial or investor information.
Producing deliverables such as PowerPoint slide decks, graphics, white papers, position papers, and summaries to simplify complex material for external audiences.
Supporting ESG governance by managing a cross-functional stakeholder engagement council across the enterprise to coordinate stakeholder identification, engagement channels, issues, opportunities, and potential risks.

This position may be based in either the Newark, NJ area or the Washington, D.C. area. Candidates based in D.C. should expect regular travel to NJ, including Newark and Trenton, approximately biweekly or as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Work with federal and state advocacy leads to formulate substantive arguments to build stakeholder support for PSEG’s policy agenda.
Create deliverables for use with external audiences by federal and state government affairs teams.
Gather supporting information through external consultants, PSEG subject matter experts, internal documents, regulatory filings, and external reports.
Coordinate an enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement council to close the ESG gap and track key stakeholders, engagement methods, and emerging issues.

Job Specific Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent experience; advanced degrees (MBA, MPP, MS) preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in government relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, or issue management.
Strong understanding of policy and political issues relevant to PSEG.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong political instincts and persuasive abilities.
Keen attention to detail.
Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and other tools to create compelling visuals.
Confident public speaker and able to run meetings effectively.

Desired Qualifications:

Ability to visually translate data and concepts using PowerPoint, Excel, and other design tools.
Familiarity with modeling, SWOT analysis, and stakeholder mapping.

Minimum Years of Experience

10 years of experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Certifications

None noted

Disclaimer

Certain positions may require access to Part 810-Controlled Information. You may be required to complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form before accessing this information.

If you’re a current PSEG employee and offered a role with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire and subject to new hire benefits. The same applies if you’re a PSEG Long Island employee transferring to another PSEG company.

During storm restoration, you may be required to perform duties outside your normal responsibilities and work a different schedule.

PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment, for-cause, post-incident, and (for regulated roles) random testing. Note: Marijuana use (including CBD) may result in a positive test and is not an acceptable medical explanation in federally regulated positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Accommodations

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. For help with your application, call 973-430-3845 or email [email protected].

To request accommodations for job performance, email [email protected]. All information will remain confidential.