State Government Relations Advisor

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

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ExxonMobil’s state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

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What role you will play in our team

The Advisor, State Government Relations will be responsible for supporting ExxonMobil’s state government relations function in Texas and work collaboratively with a Texas State Government Relations team member. This role will be responsible for advancing the company’s strategic government and regulatory plan in Texas, and for ensuring strong relationships with regulators and state government leaders
The successful candidates will work to track, identify, analyze and influence regulatory and legislative policy. The Advisor will enhance existing and future capabilities of the state government relations team in Texas by building relationships with key stakeholders and deliver strategic advocacy communications
The position can be based in Austin or Houston, TX

What you will do

The Advisor will identify key opportunities to engage with state lawmakers, through the development of a network that can be leveraged to expand the company’s business. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading direct engagement with policymakers and indirect advocacy via trade associations and other external resources
Work collaboratively with the Texas State Government Relations team member to support the execution of policy positions and strategies to advance the interests of ExxonMobil
Monitor the development of Texas political and related business issues that affect the company’s reputation; execute strategies for addressing each issue and deploy resources to ensure management of issues and best practices to ensure consistent approach across priority policy initiatives
Support the development and dissemination of positions to advance ExxonMobil objectives, including developing campaigns to shape legislation and public opinion
About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate hands-on leadership, bringing a high-level focus and involvement to drive government relations strategy and development and program execution.

Skills and Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience working with Texas policymakers
A solid professional and personal reputation for integrity and follow-through; trustworthy with confidential information
An eagerness to execute a hands-on approach to build credibility, relationships, and knowledge within the company
A detail-oriented professional with excellent written, analytical, and organizational skills, and a track record for delivering results
The ability to drive a quality work product through internal reviews and under time constraints
Strong organizational skills with an ability to support multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment while meeting deadlines
Outstanding personal communicator with the presence to represent the company at industry forums and events, legislative arenas with stakeholders, partners, and trade associations; and a track record of nurturing positive relationships with policymakers and staff
The ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs into concise and credible messages, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work
Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you

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