Manager State Government Affairs – New England Region

Organization: Constellation
Date Posted: 06/20/2023
City: Boston
Location: Massachusetts
Country: United States
Primary Category: Management
Type of Position: Full-Time

As the nation’s largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purpose-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade. Now, we’re accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge.

Constellation has been the leader in carbon-free energy production for more than a decade, and generates 50% more clean, carbon-free electricity than any other company in America. We’re generating power 24/7 with the nation’s largest emission-free nuclear energy fleet, providing enough clean energy to power 15 million homes. Constellation offers customers a range of clean, zero-carbon energy solutions to help reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in attracting, retaining and advancing employees who will best serve and represent our customers, partners and communities. We provide a workplace that ensures mutual respect, where each individual has the opportunity to grow and contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and power a successful career.

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $119,700 to $133,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The position manages state and local government affairs for Constellation in the New England region.  The Manager, State Government Affairs will report to the Director, State Government Affairs and support the Vice President, State Government Affairs and the Senior Vice President of Public Policy in building and managing relationships with state and local government officials and organizations (both governmental and non-governmental), in addition to assisting with State Government Affairs advocacy efforts and other initiatives in New England. This includes participating in lobbying efforts of policymakers and staff, providing political insights regarding the development of corporate legislative and regulatory positions and policies, as well as Constellation site support activities.   The position identifies relevant emerging issues and timely communicates with company executives, as appropriate.  The position works with internal and external resources, as well as industry associations,  to help develop and execute strategies to advocate for and implement policy objectives.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

In coordination with the Director, Government Affairs and Market Policy:

• Work with internal and external resources to help develop and execute strategic policies that support effective competitive markets and policy objectives in New England
• Review State legislative, regulatory and public policy initiatives and identify relevant issues and timely communicate with respect to impact on Constellation. 
• Communicate with local and State officials and other state agencies, as appropriate, and help manage communications and relationships between the company and officials at governmental bodies.
• Participate in and build relationships with advocacy organizations that advance company interests and State Government Affairs advocacy initiatives.

JOB SCOPE

• Reports to the Director, State Government Affairs.
• Supports the Vice President, State Government Affairs, and Senior Vice President, Public Policy.
• The position manages state and local government affairs for Constellation with a focus in New England

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree and a minimum of four or more years’ experience specializing in government affairs, public advocacy and/or communications.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills to enhance the effectiveness of State Government Affairs advocacy by assisting in building and supporting coalitions and representing the company within state and local organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to serve as an effective liaison between corporate leadership and local government officials.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in support of company policy objectives.
• Understanding of energy industry broadly, and the electric generation sector specifically, is preferable.

HOW TO APPLY

Follow this link to apply online.