Sr Manager, State Govt Aff

Job Description

Description

Be a part of something powerful at America's premier energy provider!

At Exelon, we are united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.

As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities: Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.

Our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are empowered to evolve and advance our careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come and stay. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives and health and retirement benefits.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Serve as company’s primary representative to State Legislature, Governor’s Administration and political leadership to shape policy, and build support for initiatives that will ensure the operational effectiveness and profitability of Exelon Corp. Responsible for advancing the company’s interests in legislative, regulatory and administrative actions impacting Exelon and the energy industry. Responsible for analyzing legislative and public policy initiatives impacting the company, leading strategy development, oversight of execution of legislative initiatives and lobbying activities with state government and developing appropriate action plans. Effectively lobby elected officials, policymakers and staff to build understanding and support for corporate legislative and regulatory positions and policies. Also manage and direct contract-lobbying operational activities.
Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identify State legislative initiatives and issues, their impact on corporate operations and conduct analysis/research necessary in drafting company position on these initiatives, help forecast major issues that the Legislature is expected to address in the near term, draft strategy to help deal with those issues
• Conduct direct communication with state legislators, regulators, administrative officials and staff regarding potential legislation, regulations and policy decisions.
• Work with other companies and trade associations to favorably impact legislative regulatory issues, maintain awareness of business unit plans and corporate objectives and relationship with state issues, assist business units in their planning by identifying potential state issues and external opportunities, serve on internal task teams/groups providing a state perspective on strategic issues, coordinate activities with Federal Affairs Lobbyists.
• Serve on internal task teams/groups, provide assistance and develop appropriate testimony, written communications for use with legislators, regulators, and state government officials and, providing a state perspective on strategic issues.
• Manage the operations of the Political Action Committee and oversee fundraising activities in PA only, oversee preparation of quarterly and yearly reports for election and ethics law compliance.

JOB SCOPE

Impact on External Constituencies: Regular interaction with State legislature, administration, staff, Public Utility Commission and other interested parties. Pursue and maintain relationships with these constituencies. Engage in settlements, negotiations and other agreements on common issues to leverage corporate positions and policies. Clearly defined, succinct statements  and policy documents position the Company as the reputable resource on energy issues and a significant force in  restructuring energy policy. Regular interaction with these constituencies to advocate corporate positions and act
 as a resource for in-depth analysis on critical issues.    
Impact on Company Performance Clear understanding and acceptance of Company policies and positions by regulators, legislators, decision-makers and policymakers and providing solutions and options on critical issues enhances the corporation’s reputation and integrity and provides for the achievement of business and financial objectives in a timely fashion. Shaping the evolving utility strategy in a fair and balanced way that enhances the Company’s ability to sustain and improve its financial position and maximize business opportunities. Successful implementation of corporate strategies and advancement of corporate positions results in positive financial and competitive outcomes.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior, Business, Economics, Public/Governmental relations, or related discipline
• Ten or more years relevant experience 
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Broad understanding of company operations and corporate/strategic business plans. Proven knowledge of the organization, composition and operation of the Legislature, Cabinet Administration, and Public Utility Commission    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Degree, Masters in Business

• Administration or JD 

• Prior work experience in State, County and  Local Government Public Affairs with an  emphasis on distribution company issues management, crisis communications, and public relations.