Director Of State And Local Affairs, Northeast

JERA Americas Careers

Boston, Massachusetts, US
On-site
State and local government relations
Legislative and regulatory monitoring
Coalition building with industry groups
The Director provides strategic guidance to manage relationships with state and local governments and non-profit stakeholders across the Northeast region

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic guidance to manage relationships with state and local governments and non-profit stakeholders across the Northeast region.
  • This role involves leading coalition-building efforts with peer organizations and industry associations to advance shared objectives for power plants and development projects.
  • The incumbent serves as the primary spokesperson at public hearings and legislative sessions while overseeing a team of government and community affairs consultants.

Matching Summary

The Director provides strategic guidance to manage relationships with state and local governments and non-profit stakeholders across the Northeast region.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • State and local government relations
  • Legislative and regulatory monitoring
  • Coalition building with industry groups
  • Public speaking and testimony delivery
  • Policy brief preparation and communication

Nice-to-have

  • Experience managing consultants and staff
  • Familiarity with wholesale electricity markets
  • Passion for community reputation building
  • Ability to work in unstructured environments
  • Strong initiative in ambiguous situations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field
  • 10 years of experience in government affairs or public policy
  • Proven background in energy project support strategies
  • Experience developing high-level presentations and testimony

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