Sr Federal Affairs Specialist

PPL Services Corporation
Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Emerging issue Identification : Proactively monitor federal legislation and agency actions to identify potential impacts on the electric and gas utility industry and company operations.
  • Strategic Analysis : Conduct preliminary policy analysis to assess legislative and agency issues, identifying areas requiring further study by the Federal Affairs Team and internal clients (subject matter experts).
  • Legislative Advocacy : Assist the Federal Affairs Team to develop effective response strategies to legislative and agency issues critical to the company.
  • Building Relationships : Foster and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including members of Congress and staff, agency staff, trade associations, and industry representatives.
  • Company Champion : Represent the company in interactions with external stakeholders, advocating for the company's established goals and objectives with a clear and confident voice.
  • Alignment & Advocacy : Stay abreast of industry trends and company policies and developments to ensure advocacy efforts align with company positions and strategic objectives.
  • Develop & Implement Strategies : Assist the Federal Affairs team in crafting effective advocacy strategies, working collaboratively with internal clients to guarantee alignment with PPL's overarching strategic goals.
  • Research & Communication Support : Assist Federal Affairs team members with research, writing, and communication activities for both internal and external audiences.

This includes monthly policy reports, regular PAC updates, and various other publications.

  • Political Action Committee (PAC) Support : Support activities related to the company’s political action committee (PAC), including compliance measures, PAC communications, member relations / recruitment and programming.
  • Federal Grants and Incentives : Provide support to company efforts to obtain federal grant funding, rebates, credits and other federal incentives.
  • All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience on Capitol Hill, at a federal agency, in government relations, public affairs, or a relevant field.
  • Strong understanding of the federal legislative and agency process
  • Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the electric and gas utility industry preferred.
  • Existing relationships with members of congress, legislative staff and / or agency officials / staff preferred.
  • Experience with PAC administration a plus.
  • Familiarity with PPL’s footprint is a plus.
  • 30+ days ago
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