Senior Policy Advisor, Upstream

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Job Summary

API is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to conduct technical and administrative activities associated with assigned committee(s) within API’s Upstream Policy department. This role will ensure member company engagement and alignment on regulations, legislation, and policies addressing air emissions, including methane, associated with upstream and midstream segment operations. Working closely with API staff, allied trades, coalitions, and other stakeholders, this role will assist with the development of API policy positions, manage issues based on those positions, and support strategy development and execution to achieve positive outcomes for API’s members.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of policy positions in coordination with API members and staff. 
• Provide timely and credible analyses of proposed regulations, legislation and policies. Analyses may include identifying and prioritizing key issues, analyzing their potential impact to industry, assessing the feasibility of compliance, developing cost-effective, scientifically-defensible alternative proposals, and preparing written comments for submission to government agencies. 
• Identify new or emerging issues to ensure that the assigned committee(s) prioritize and respond appropriately to key issues.
• Work with member companies to organize and lead committee meetings and facilitate outcomes that achieve committee goals.
• Serve as subject matter expert on air emissions, including methane, associated with oil and natural gas industry upstream and midstream segments. 
• Support API departments including Corporate Policy, Midstream, Upstream, Communications, Federal Relations, and The Environmental Partnership to provide technical expertise on air emissions, including methane.
• Coordinate policy position(s) for advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels and ensure consistency and alignment between API policy and advocacy efforts.
• Provides direct input on yearly budget needs and expectations. Oversee spending and project management of third-party contractors in area of responsibility.  
• Act as an advocate and spokesperson for API and the industry with national, state, and local policy makers as well as private sector companies, the media, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).  

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a similar role and subject matter expertise. 
• Bachelor's degree in relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience.  
• Extensive knowledge of the oil and natural gas industry’s upstream and midstream segment operations, methane and other regulated emissions associated with the industry segments, current federal regulatory requirements addressing upstream and midstream segments, and regulatory development process is required.
• General knowledge of global and national greenhouse gas emission inventories and initiatives to reduce emissions affecting the oil and natural gas industry.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collegially with others in the department, across the organization, with member company representatives, and allies. 
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and graphical), planning, organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 15% but may vary based on individual job needs and function.

Percentage of travel time expected for the position, where the travel occurs, such as locally or in specific countries or states, and whether the travel is overnight.

This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.

EEO Statement

API is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is a core value.  We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all.  All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best-qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law. 

API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@api.org.