Government Relations Advisor, Americas

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Salary Range:
$120,800.00 – $201,400.00
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

Job Title: AVEVA Government Relations Advisor, Americas

Job Location: Washington DC

The position will be responsible for developing and implementing AVEVA’s public policy strategy in the United States and across the Americas region.

Reporting:
The role will report directly to the Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, based in London, UK, and will also work closely with AVEVA’s commercial teams including the SVP, Americas, and the Senior Director, Business Affairs & Strategic Initiatives in San Leandro.

The role will work closely with Schneider Electric’s North American Government Relations team and Schneider Electric’s Digital Policy team to ensure AVEVA’s public policy objectives and strategy are coherent with and integrated into Schneider Electric’s agenda, and to ensure close alignment on execution of the strategy.

Role Objective:
The objective is to develop AVEVA’s policy positioning and thought leadership in the future of energy and industrial digitization, advancing a strategy that grows the company’s visibility, relationships, thought leadership, policy influence, and involvement in collaborative projects at the leading edge of industrial innovation.

Focus Areas:
Key industrial sectors include:

Power and water infrastructure

Smart manufacturing

The marine sector

Metals and mining

The role will also focus on digital policy and the role of digitization, data, and AI in industrial modernization.

Job Responsibilities:

Policy and advocacy: Engage with policymakers, industry organizations, research organizations, trade and business groups, and customers to drive a clear and compelling policy agenda for AVEVA, projecting its role at the intersection of digital, industrial, and energy policy.

Demonstration projects: Engage with customers and other partners in developing demonstration projects that showcase AVEVA’s software as a driver of industrial innovation.

Research collaborations: Develop strategic partnerships with research institutes to deploy AVEVA’s software in research projects targeted at solving industrial challenges around productivity, efficiency, and decarbonization.

Qualifications:

5–7 years’ experience in energy, technology, or industrial policy, in federal/state government, industry associations, NGOs, or corporate government affairs roles.

Experience in AI and energy infrastructure or AI adoption within industry is advantageous.

Project management experience or experience coordinating programs involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Eagerness to gain private sector experience and develop skills in business and corporate strategy.

Highly organized, self-starter, able to work autonomously and manage multiple projects across cross-functional teams.

Enjoys building networks, facilitating connections, and forming coalitions of partners.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations.

About AVEVA:
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, sparking ingenuity to drive responsible use of the world’s resources. Its secure industrial cloud platform and applications enable businesses to harness the power of their information and improve collaboration with customers, suppliers, and partners. Over 20,000 enterprises in over 100 countries rely on AVEVA to deliver life’s essentials: safe and reliable energy, food, medicines, infrastructure, and more.

By connecting people with trusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA enables teams to engineer efficiently and optimize operations, driving growth and sustainability. Named one of the world’s most innovative companies, AVEVA supports customers with open solutions and the expertise of over 6,400 employees and 5,000 partners. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AVEVA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric.

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USA Benefits Include:

Flexible work hours

20 days PTO, rising to 25 with service

Three paid volunteering days

Primary and secondary parental leave

Well-being support

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K

Benefits may vary by country for international hires but are similarly comprehensive.

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Hybrid Working:
Employees are generally expected to be in the local AVEVA office three days a week. Some positions are fully office-based, while roles supporting particular customers or markets may be remote.

Hiring Process:
Submit your cover letter and CV through the application portal

AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities and will provide reasonable support during the application process.

About AVEVA:
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with over 6,500 employees in more than 40 countries. Its solutions help enterprises safely and efficiently deliver the essentials of life, including energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals.

AVEVA embeds sustainability and inclusion into its operations, culture, and business strategy. Learn more about its 2030 sustainability targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com

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Pre-employment Requirements:
Successful applicants must undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check, including verification of education, employment history, work authorization, criminal records, identity, and possibly credit checks. Sensitive positions may have additional criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AVEVA is committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are provided as appropriate.