Advocacy & Public Policy Manager

PSEG Flexible Work Model

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model, offering flexibility where job requirements allow. Roles are categorized into four work location types:

• Onsite roles
• Hybrid roles (blend of onsite and remote work)
• Remote local roles (primarily home-based but require some purpose-driven in-person interaction within a commutable distance)
• Remote non-local roles (can be performed remotely in approved states)

Comprehensive Benefits

We are committed to your health, balance, and security. Starting on day one of employment, you’ll have access to health-related benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Well-being and behavioral health programs
• Retirement program
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year

Career Growth and Company Culture

With over 12,000 employees, PSEG offers career development resources typical of a Fortune 500 company while maintaining the close-knit culture often found in smaller businesses. We are focused on:

• Combatting climate change through clean energy technology
• Pursuing a net zero climate vision for 2030
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Supporting the communities we serve

Job Summary

This internal-facing position enhances regulatory and legislative advocacy by:

1. Developing persuasion strategies with SGA and federal advocacy leads, creating compelling arguments to influence key decision-makers, based on internal and external research, business plans, regulatory filings, and financial or investor information.
2. Supporting advocacy efforts by producing various deliverables for external stakeholders, such as slide decks, graphics, white papers, and position summaries that simplify complex material.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with advocacy leads to formulate substantive arguments to build stakeholder support for PSEG’s policy agenda, legislative outcomes, or investments.
• Create deliverables for external audiences in collaboration with government affairs colleagues.
• Gather supporting information, manage external consultants, and engage with PSEG subject matter experts on topics such as tax, finance, and business operations.

Job Specific Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, or issue management
• Quick understanding of policy and political issues affecting PSEG
• Strong communication skills, translating complex topics for diverse audiences
• Political acumen, understanding public policy persuasion
• Attention to detail, ability to create compelling visuals using PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information in writing and presentations

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven ability to translate data and concepts visually through PowerPoint, Excel, and other tools
• Familiarity with modeling concepts, SWOT analysis, and Stakeholder Mapping

Disclaimer

Certain positions may require access to Part 810-Controlled Information, subject to legal restrictions. If access is needed, a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form must be completed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Storm Restoration Duties

During storm restoration efforts, employees may be required to perform duties outside their routine responsibilities and on schedules differing from normal operations.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

PSEG’s testing program includes pre-employment, for-cause, and post-incident testing. Federally regulated roles include random testing, with restrictions on marijuana and CBD products for these roles.

Internal Application Process for PSEG Employees

PSEG employees must apply internally via emPower, accessible through SharePoint. This site is for non-PSEG candidates or PSEG employees without company email addresses.

Reasonable Accommodations

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. For assistance applying for a position, call 973-430-3845 or email [email protected]. All information regarding disabilities will remain confidential.

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