Government Affairs Associate

## EDP Renewables

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all‑green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

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## What You Will Do

### Role Overview
Support federal government affairs for EDP Renewables North America, working under the day‑to‑day direction of the Federal Affairs Lead and in coordination with the Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs. The Associate will contribute to the execution of the company’s policy analysis and advocacy agenda across North America, including the United States and Mexico, through research, coordination, drafting, and stakeholder engagement support.

Preferred location: Washington, DC.

### Main Responsibilities
– **Support federal advocacy** — Assist with engagement before federal policymakers in the U.S. and Mexico, including the legislative and executive branches, under the direction of senior government affairs staff.
– **Relationship building** — Establish and maintain relationships with elected officials’ offices, industry associations, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.
– **Policy research** — Research, monitor, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments and assess implications for EDPR NA’s business activities.
– **Media and publication tracking** — Track industry publications, mainstream media, and government communications for relevant updates.
– **Briefing preparation** — Prepare briefing materials, background research, meeting summaries, and follow‑up communications.
– **Internal policy updates** — Draft internal policy summaries for senior leadership, including assessments of proposed and enacted actions.
– **Advocacy strategy support** — Support timelines, stakeholder tracking, and coordination with internal teams, consultants, lobbyists, and trade associations.
– **Event support** — Assist with conferences, public forums, and government hearings, including preparation and logistics.
– **Legislative/regulatory support** — Support broader initiatives as needed.
– **PAC administration** — Support administrative and compliance‑related aspects of managing the EDPR NA PAC.
– **Additional duties** — Perform additional duties as assigned.

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## Employment Type
Full‑time

## Work Site
Remote, working out of Washington, D.C.

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## What We Are Looking For

### Minimum Requirements
– **Bachelor’s degree** — Political science, public policy, economics, or related field; advanced degree optional.
– **Experience** — At least three years in policy analysis, government affairs, political research, or related fields.
– **Interest in clean energy** — Demonstrated interest in federal policy and the clean energy sector; renewable energy exposure is a plus.
– **Research and writing skills** — Strong analytical and writing abilities.
– **Technical proficiency** — Proficiency with Microsoft Office and productivity tools.
– **Information synthesis** — Ability to synthesize complex policy information clearly.
– **Language skills** — Fluency in English required; Spanish proficiency is a plus.

**Travel:** 10–15%

### Behavioral Requirements
– **Organizational skills** — Strong attention to detail.
– **Task management** — Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
– **Communication** — Clear written and verbal communication.
– **High energy** — Ability to work quickly and maintain quality.
– **Collaboration** — Comfortable supporting cross‑functional teams.
– **Coachability** — Willingness to take direction and learn quickly.
– **Stakeholder comfort** — Ability to work with a wide range of viewpoints.
– **Integrity** — Exemplary standards of ethics, safety, and productivity.
– **IT skills** — Strong skills in Outlook, Word, Excel.
– **Travel readiness** — Ability to travel as needed.

### Physical Demands & Working Conditions
– **Sitting/Standing** — Ability to sit or stand for 8+ hours.
– **Speech/Reading** — Ability to speak, read, and write English and Spanish proficiently.
– **Lifting** — Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
– **Vision/Hearing** — Ability to understand instructions in various formats.
– **Safety** — Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

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## Equal Opportunities for All

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor:
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You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement ([https://www.eeoc.gov]).

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## Need More Reasons to Apply?

As a top employer we:

– **Empower employees** — Promote collaboration and agile decision‑making.
– **Respect and value people** — Provide a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with attractive benefits.
– **Offer meaningful work** — Prepare employees for future challenges through development and mobility.

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions:

– **Top Employer certification**
– **Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index**
– **Family‑responsible company certification**
– **Top 100 Workplaces**

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