Director of Government Affairs

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

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 companys 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

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Job Family

Public/Gov Rels/Comms

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Washington District of Columbia

District of Columbia

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations Great People Teamwork Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment including in selection for job opportunities without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information military service protected veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation please email usmake a request.

Required Experience:

Director

Job Summary

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 companys 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

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

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-ND1

Job Family

Public/Gov Rels/Comms

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Washington District of Columbia

District of Columbia

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations Great People Teamwork Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries please apply via the internal career site.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation please email usmake a request.

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

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Marketing
Public Relations
Fundraising
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Strategic Planning
Social Media Management
Team Management
Public Speaking
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Director of Government Affairs

Columbia, IN - USA

Job Summary

Key Accountabilities

Education Experience & Skill Requirements

Key Metrics

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations Great People Teamwork Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries please apply via the internal career site.

Key Accountabilities

Education Experience & Skill Requirements

Key Metrics

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations Great People Teamwork Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries please apply via the internal career site.

Key Skills

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