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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in government affairs and public policy, with a strong ability to develop advocacy strategies and build relationships with key stakeholders. Proficient in analyzing legislative developments and managing political contribution programs within highly regulated industries.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Government Affairs Strategy DevelopmentLegislative AnalysisStakeholder Relationship ManagementPolitical Contribution Program OversightCross-Functional Leadership
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Hard Skills
Public Policy AnalysisAdvocacy Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory Affairs ManagementLobbying Disclosure CompliancePolitical Contribution Reporting
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingStrategic GuidanceCollaborationCommunication
Industry Keywords
Electric UtilityEnergy SectorTransmission IndustryInfrastructureHighly Regulated Industry
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the development and execution of ATC's government affairs strategies and advocacy priorities
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments and assess potential impacts to ATC and the electric transmission industry
- Develop policy positions, advocacy strategies, and recommendations supporting business objectives
- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, regulators, trade associations, customers, and industry stakeholders
- Provide policy analysis, strategic guidance, and executive briefings to senior leaders
- Represent ATC at hearings, meetings, conferences, coalition activities, and public forums
- Coordinate external engagement efforts and prepare leaders and subject matter experts for policymaker and stakeholder interactions
- Oversee lobbying disclosure reporting, required filings, recordkeeping, consultant relationships, and government affairs operational processes
- Manage ATC's political contribution programs and related reporting activities
- Lead and develop employees while collaborating across Legal, Regulatory, Communications, Operations, Planning, and other business functions
- Travel approximately 30%, including overnight travel
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Law, or a related field
- Six or more years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, advocacy, or a related field
- Experience serving as a liaison to legislative, executive, or regulatory bodies
- Demonstrated success building productive relationships with government officials, agencies, and industry stakeholders
- Experience analyzing legislative and regulatory developments and developing policy recommendations or advocacy strategies
- Experience overseeing political contribution programs and associated reporting requirements
- Experience leading employees, major functional programs, or significant cross-functional initiatives
- Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Experience in the electric utility, energy, transmission, infrastructure, or another highly regulated industry preferred
- Experience coordinating external consultants, trade associations, coalitions, or advocacy groups preferred
- Experience representing organizations in hearings, meetings, conferences, or public forums preferred
- Knowledge of lobbying disclosure requirements, political contribution governance, reporting obligations, and compliance processes preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual incentive bonus
- Employer-sponsored pension plan
- 401(k) match
- HSA contribution
- Life and disability insurance
- Health care benefits
- Generous time off plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cross-functional opportunities
- Skill-building and assignments that stretch potential
- Coaching and engagement
- Comprehensive compensation, benefits, and well-being offerings