Government Relations Director

S&C Electric Company

. Lead the organization’s advocacy strategy before state policymakers, trade associations, and state regulatory bodies .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $170,310 - $225,663 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advocacy strategy development and implementation, with a strong focus on regulatory affairs and government relations within the electric industry. Proven ability to cultivate relationships with policymakers and trade associations while effectively communicating complex policy issues to diverse audiences.

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Government Relations ExperienceRegulatory Affairs ExpertiseStrategic Advocacy CampaignsUtility Regulation KnowledgePolicy Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Regulatory AnalysisLegislative AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentCoalition BuildingAdvocacy Strategy ImplementationRate-Setting ProcessesGrid Policy UnderstandingEnergy Policy FamiliarityTechnical Policy TranslationFunding Program Tracking

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Electric IndustryState Utility CommissionsNARUCEEIAPPANRECAUtility MarketsPublic PolicyRegulatory BodiesTrade Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the organization’s advocacy strategy before state policymakers, trade associations, and state regulatory bodies
Represent S&C before state agencies, trade associations, and state utility commissions
Monitor and analyze state legislation, rulemakings, and regulatory proceedings affecting the electric industry
Advise internal teams on regulatory risks and opportunities
Create advocacy campaigns supporting investment in the distribution grid
Cultivate relationships with regulators, policymakers, and utilities
Serve as liaison to industry trade associations, including NARUC, EEI, APPA, and NRECA
Represent the organization at conferences, hearings, and industry events
Develop and implement state advocacy strategies aligned with organizational policy goals
Track state funding programs supporting grid equipment deployment
Support the government relations team on federal issues and advocacy campaigns as needed
Support commercial teams in market expansion efforts
Build educational campaigns for priority utility commissions
Prepare policy positions, regulatory comments, and strategies to assist customers in rate case proceedings
Monitor policy and regulatory developments in Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Chicago City Council, and Greater Chicagoland
Manage relationships with trade associations and state and local consultants
Coordinate local/state engagement for business leaders and S&C representatives
Communicate local/state issues, risks, and opportunities to business and executive leadership and the board of directors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in public policy or political science
10+ years of experience in government relations, regulatory affairs or public policy
Experience working with or before state utility commissions
Familiarity with federal and state energy policy and regulatory frameworks
Proven track record creating and implementing strategic advocacy and coalition building campaigns
Regulatory and legislative analysis focused on utility regulations and energy policy
Ability to translate technical policy to a range of external audiences
Understanding of utility regulation, rate-setting processes, grid policy, and utility markets
Relationship management
Policy writing and briefing development
Preferred: Experience working with electric utilities, including IOUs and/or not-for-profit utilities
Preferred: Established relationships with NARUC/regional NARUC and state utility commissioners and staff
Preferred: Established relationships across industry trade associations
Preferred: Previous employment at a government agency, utility or industry trade association

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive complete benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Fitness reimbursement
Paid leaves
Dependent care FSA
Basic Life insurance
Transit benefit
Annual bonus for individual and company performance
Paid vacation
15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
Referral Bonus program
PPE provided
Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits
Sick Time
Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
KSOP traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings