Dir, Clean Energy Policy Initiatives & Strategy

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas.  You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions.  Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function:

Job Summary:

Candidate is responsible for aiding in the development and directly executing the Company’s government and public affairs strategy on clean energy, environment, transportation, and other related policy matters. This person will leverage experience working with and understanding legislative and regulatory processes to identify key issues, including risks and opportunities, and support and execute the Company’s approach to advance its priorities with clean energy, environment, transportation, and other initiatives. Candidate will work regularly with government policymakers, including executive and legislative officials at the international, federal, state, and local levels, as well as associations, coalitions and other stakeholders in the development and execution of policy and related objectives.
Candidate will draft a wide variety of documents relevant for government policymakers and other stakeholders including policy papers and consultation submissions, as well as documents for internal audiences, including helping to draft material for board meetings, strategic planning, internal newsletters, and other purposes. Candidate will also make internal and external presentations on these issues.
Candidate will regularly consult with and update internal experts on priority energy, climate, environment, and transportation policy issues, collaboratively develop strategies and work with appropriate external stakeholders to execute.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities: 

• Work regularly with government policymakers, global organizations, and other stakeholders to define and advance Company’s clean energy, climate, environmental and transportation priorities.
• Regularly update the Public Affairs team and other experts throughout the Company on priority developments on core portfolio, recommend updates to Company’s strategy and approach, and execute as needed to advance Company’s priorities on key issues.
• Provide support to the VP, Public Affairs as part of the annual corporate risk assessment process and preparation for board and other presentations.
• Contribute to annual strategic planning process including identifying potential disruptors to the company/industry.
• Liaise and collaborate regularly with business associations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to effectively advance Company’s priorities with clean energy.
• Work with external consultants and experts in the development of strategy, written materials and for other purposes.
• Keep abreast of global policy developments in the clean energy space and develop recommendations for approaches and advocacy as appropriate.

Supervisory Relationships:

• Position Reports To:         Vice President, Public Affairs

Incumbent Attributes: 

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in political science, government, public affairs, business or a related field;Master’s degree in related field highly desirable
• Years of experience:  Minimum 10 years of experience in the field, including experience working directly with government policy and policymakers
• Strong experience in government policymaking required, including legislative and regulatory policymaking on clean energy, climate, and environmental issues.
• Former experience in government is highly desirable.
• Well-developed analytical skills required, as well as the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships to collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Position is located in Washington D.C.
• Travel to meetings and company events is required.

What We Offer:

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work, and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas.  You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment knowing that you’re working with purpose, to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.

• CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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