Director of Government Affairs

Job Summary

Responsible for advocacy and communications to state elected officials
Execute political and relationship strategy at direction of Sr. VP
Educate lawmakers on critical policies and proposals that advance the electric energy industry; garner support for company positions
Represent the company at policy, political and trade associations
Focus on specific geographies and issues as required by Sr. VP

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company. Assist in federal and local lobbying as necessary.
• Oversee a team of external consultants that will assist in advocating issues on behalf of the company; manage and maintain accountability; educate on key issues
• Collaborate across company divisions to determine strategy, input on policy positions, and resource priorities
• Serve as the liaison between Vistra and certain policy and political trade associations; represent company’s views and forge consensus on key issues. Secure leadership roles on priority associations.
• Manage administrative lobby and compliance activities; adhere to reporting and ethics requirements under state and federal laws.
• Support the goals and activities of the Political Action Committees

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications and five years of government relations experience; prior employment in electric industry is strongly considered. In addition, work related experience as a legislative staffer, elected official or public policy role is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communications necessary
• Ability to travel 50% across the state and in Austin during legislative sessions.

Key Metrics

• Passage or defeat of priority state legislation as determined by the Sr. VP.
• Advance political relationships on behalf of the company
• Educate newly elected officials; conduct tours of facilities and oversee company visits
• Represent the company at fundraising events in key districts; coordinate with PAC members
• Track interim and regular legislative session initiatives; determine engagement levels and report to leadership
• Conduct coordination with electric industry on policy activities; lead on certain issues

Job Family

Public/Gov Rels/Comms
Company:
Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations:
Austin, Texas
Texas

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