Government & Community Relations Manager – II

Duke Energy Corporation

. Build and manage relationships with state and local elected and appointed officials to advance Company objectives and influence legislation, ordinances, and governmental actions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing governmental and community relationships, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, advocacy strategies, and navigating political environments. Possesses a solid understanding of natural gas systems and the utility industry, complemented by strong negotiation and issue-resolution skills.

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Government Relations ManagementStakeholder EngagementPolitical AcumenNegotiation SkillsCommunity Relations

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Hard Skills

Legislation EvaluationFranchise Agreement ManagementBusiness PlanningFinancial AcumenPublic Policy Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsIssue ResolutionWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationJudgment

Industry Keywords

Utility IndustryNatural Gas SystemsCommunity DevelopmentPhilanthropic StrategiesLocal Government Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage relationships with state and local elected and appointed officials to advance Company objectives and influence legislation, ordinances, and governmental actions
Manage governmental, business, and community relationships within Piedmont Natural Gas Company's service territory
Represent the Company in strategic industry, association, and chamber organizations
Manage key stakeholder relationships and coordinate with Company departments and executives
Monitor political climate and public policy issues affecting the Company
Evaluate proposed ordinances, legislation, taxes, fees, facility placement, service charges, and other governmental actions
Manage franchise agreements and facilitate business planning with municipalities and counties
Identify, develop plans for, and resolve complex or sensitive issues affecting Piedmont
Serve as lead negotiator, decision-maker, and often media spokesperson
Lead stakeholder engagement concerning company, regional, industry, growth, gas service, facilities, project development, permitting, zoning, and community concerns
Develop local philanthropic strategies and budgets using Duke Energy Foundation and community development and business enhancement funds
Develop advocacy and education strategies for external constituencies
Maintain working knowledge of natural gas systems and customer gas facilities and needs
Establish communication and education channels with customers and stakeholders
Prepare and present information about pertinent emerging issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Communication, Finance or another related degree and minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, or High School/GED and 10 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of degree
Minimum seven years of relevant professional experience, including at least one year of direct experience in local government and community relations within the utility industry
Experience building and managing relationships with government, business, community, or other external stakeholders
Ability to independently manage complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively across organizational functions
Strong political acumen and ability to navigate dynamic state and local political environments
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation, and issue-resolution skills
Strong financial and business acumen
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to live within a reasonable commute, not greater than 50 miles one way, to a designated Duke Energy facility
Ability to report to the assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek
Travel requirement of 5–15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work