VP, Federal Affairs and Head of Washington Office

About Us

We are playing a key role at the heart of one of the greatest challenges facing our society — transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and delivering more clean energy. Every day we work with a wide variety of stakeholders, elected officials, and regulators to promote the development and implementation of more sustainable, innovative, and affordable energy solutions.

National Grid has been recognized as one of ‘America’s Best Large Employers’ by Forbes. It was also recognized in 2022 on the lists of ‘Best Employers for Veterans’ and ‘Best Employers for New Grads.’

About The Role

Reporting to the VP, Head of Policy, Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement this leadership role develops and implements, strategies for achieving corporate objectives regarding public policy issues that impact National Grid and elevate the brand and reputation of the company with key stakeholders from a federal perspective.

The position is responsible for promoting and influencing external stakeholders and policymakers to support the company’s policies through interaction with senior federal government officials, national trade associations, and ad-hoc coalitions.

Key Accountabilities

As part of this critical role your accountabilities will include:

• Developing and implementing strategies to promote Federal public policy positions to benefit National Grid – work closely with senior management, business unit heads and their designees to identify and assess issues of importance to Massachusetts and New York customers, employees, and shareholders and to identify public policy objectives for key issues.
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with Members of Congress and Congressional staff – Congressional delegations in Massachusetts, New York as well as House and Senate leadership, Republican and Democrat.
• Managing consultants and lobbyists to promote the company’s political and public policy goals.
• Internally, interacting with and advise senior leadership on policy issues as both a technical expert and knowledgeable business professional; also interact with other National Grid executives and key leaders both during regular business and to assist in leadership development activities.

About You

We are looking for experienced candidates who possess the following:

• A minimum of 15 years experience with successive management and leadership responsibilities in a highly regulated industry or in government overseeing highly regulated sectors for a period. Energy related experience will be considered but not necessary.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Integrated advocacy and campaigns, stakeholder landscape, process and systems of legislative and regulatory interactions, politics, and the complex corporate and policy issues
• A basic understanding of the electric and gas energy industry and key public policy issues affecting the industry and the interplay of those issues across the broad political and policy landscape.
• Experience in building, leading, and developing teams, preferably inside a global and matrixed organization.

More Information

• Closing Date: 11th April 2024
• Location: Based in Washington D.C 2-3 days per week (hybrid working)
• Hiring Manager: Courtney Geduldig – Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
• Salary: Circa $280,000 – $350,000 a year. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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