What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Federal Government Affairs position at Avangrid?
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $176,000 - $220,000
JOB SUMMARY:
This position reports to the Vice President, Government Relations in Washington, D.C. and is responsible for government relations policy across Avangrid.
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify, track, influence and advise the company of policy and political matters of interest.
- Promote the interests of Avangrid before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, and other related agencies.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with public officials and their staffs.
- Work collaboratively with internal subject matter experts, including in Avangrid’s utilities and legal team, to development and implement strategies to achieve successful outcomes, at FERC in particular.
- Coordinate with the Federal Relations team to develop and implement political and policy strategies supportive of Avangrid’s business plans.
- Represent Avangrid in industry coalitions and trade associations.
- Plan and attend relevant stakeholder and government meetings and events.
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Vice President, Government Relations.
- Some travel may be required.
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of energy policy or related experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong oral, written, and presentation related communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proven ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a team.
- Ability to work with federal political and senior career officials.
- Experience working on matters related to power markets, particularly NYSIO and ISO-NE is preferred, but not required.
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Company:
AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.
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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
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Salary : $176,000 - $220,000
