Community & Government Affairs Representative

April 5

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Delivering the Grid of the Future

Power System Reliability • Market Design and Administration • Power System Planning • Technology • Power Markets

501 - 1000

Description

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key community and business organizations, trade groups, elected officials, policymakers and opinion leaders • Assist in the development and execution of an annual outreach and engagement program to achieve stronger statewide recognition with business, philanthropic, and advocacy groups • Engage with federal state and local elected officials regarding impacts on the electric system, NYISO, and industry market participants • Work with the VP, External Affairs & Corporate Communications to prepare responses to legislative inquiries and requests for information • Develop an annual legislative outreach program to promote the NYISO as an independent source of information for key legislative personnel/committees on the bulk electric system

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Business or Public Administration, Marketing or Political Science or other related field • Five or more years of energy industry experience preferred • Five or more years of demonstrated success working in government or government affairs • Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills, demonstrated to support business goals • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of legislative and regulatory documents and information • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills • Understanding of the political and policy landscape in New York State • Familiar with New York ethics regulations and filing requirements of the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) • Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to act in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs • Flexibility to work both in the office and remotely • Full remote opportunities may be available in some cases • Competitive salaries