Associate Government Affairs Specialist

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The primary focus of this position is to serve as CenterPoint Energy’s (CNP) liaison between internal and external proess improvement to uphold the company’s positive image. This person will work with leadership and across all departments to develop and implement strategy for better proess improvement and communication in order to achieve CNP’s strategies, goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates on the planning, development and execution of local strategies that support CNP’s corporate strategy, goals and objectives.
• Builds relationships with key members of internal and external stakeholders and staffs to achieve consensus and coalitions through networking, developing rapport, generating interest, and aligning common interests and concerns.
• Acts as a liasion for CNP on issues before internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with cross functional CNP departments to ensure CNP’s strategic plans and goals are represented during the continuous improvement process.
• Coordinates with government affairs, regulatory, key accounts, operations and business units to resolve escalated issues.
• Interfaces between CNP’s regulatory, governmental affairs, legal, environmental, community relations, public relations, and operations to advance CNP’s local agenda and ensure consistent messaging.
• Actively participates in local events, community meetings and non-profit events to advance CNP’s positive imagine and business agenda.
• Coordinates local entertainment events utilizing CNP’s sponsorships and available resources.
• Coordinates with all internal CNP stakeholders to ensure agendas are aligned.
• Communicates local issues and trends that could impact the Company, to management.
• Interfaces with municipal leagues to represent CNP’s corporate strategy, goals and objectives.
• Manages grassroots efforts to leverage community leaders and CNP employees’ involvement in the customer experience improvement process.
  
  
  

Education Description

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of work experience in economics, business management or similar related studies
  
  
  

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What We Bring To You

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
  
  
  

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 03/03/2025

Posting End Date: 03/06/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.