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