Government Affairs Director
Washington DC, WA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Government Affairs Director will support GE Vernovas government engagement initiatives in the U.S. representing the full breadth of GE Vernovas energy technology portfolio to external stakeholders. Working in close partnership with the U.S. Government Affairs team and in collaboration with senior GE Vernova leadership the position will advocate on a broad range of federal legislative regulatory and policy issues with government officials and third parties and monitor and advise GEVs leadership on relevant U.S. policy and regulatory developments. Beyond its U.S. responsibilities the role will regularly interact and coordinate with GE Vernovas international government affairs team on shared corporate priorities ensuring a cohesive and globally aligned approach to government engagement.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the U.S. Administration and Congress representing the full breadth of GE Vernovas energy technology portfolio in all government engagements
Develop and execute proactive advocacy strategies and public policy campaigns that advance GE Vernovas priorities
Monitor and analyze the U.S. legislative and regulatory landscape and deliver timely actionable intelligence and policy analysis to GEV corporate and business segment leadership
Develop legislative and regulatory policy proposals that advance GE Vernovas interests in the energy sector
Serve as a strategic advisor to GE Vernovas business segments developing depth of knowledge across key GE Vernova business segments to align policy engagement with commercial priorities
Partner with GE Vernovas international government affairs team to align U.S. engagement with global corporate priorities and ensure a cohesive multinational approach to government affairs
Represent GE Vernova in trade associations industry coalitions and external forums to advance the companys policy positions and broaden its advocacy reach
Develop high-quality advocacy materials including policy briefs testimony comment letters and executive-level briefings
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelors degree required preferably in political science public policy law or economics; advanced degree is strongly preferred
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience working on U.S. federal government affairs matters including significant relevant experience with the U.S. Congress executive branch agencies a global corporation and/or a law or public affairs firm
Deep knowledge of U.S. federal government institutions legislative and regulatory processes energy policy funding programs and priorities
Demonstrated experience engaging directly with Members of Congress Congressional staff and/or senior executive branch officials on behalf of a corporation or organization
Strong understanding of U.S. government decision-making processes and procedures and strong relationships with government officials and influencers
Strong understanding of the U.S. energy sector and the policy landscape governing electricity generation transmission and energy technology deployment
Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex matrixed organization and to translate policy developments into actionable business intelligence
Previous experience in transactional support and government funding programs would be a significant advantage
Fluency in English is required
Desired Characteristics
Proven track record of successful issue advocacy and influencing on behalf of a corporation trade association or government entity
Experience crafting or directly contributing to the development of legislation executive branch regulations or government programs and building broad coalition support for policy outcomes among government stakeholders and external partners
Ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with government officials industry stakeholders and internal business leaders at all levels of seniority including senior GEV executives
Strong strategic instincts with the ability to identify emerging risks and opportunities in the policy environment and develop clear actionable response plans
Ability to effectively prioritize across multiple competing demands and lay out clear logical and implementable game plans
Proven ability to execute on priority tasks and responsibilities with a high degree of independence including linking policy details to broad business outcomes
Ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment at all levels of the organization
Advanced communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to distill complex policy issues into compelling executive-ready materials
Ability to deal effectively with people and work in diverse multinational teams
Ability to motivate and inspire others and to operate with a collaborative team-oriented approach
Ability to anticipate trends manage risk and exercise sound judgment in politically sensitive environments
Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time including to GEV business locations and key domestic government engagement venues
Export Control: This position requires access to technology software and other information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Where applicable GE Vernova will conduct export control review as part of the hiring process.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
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