Senior Analyst, Government & Regulatory Affairs

Job Type: Regular

Plains is an industry‑leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

The Senior Analyst, Government & Regulatory Affairs is charged with sustaining and enhancing state and local government and regulatory affairs at Plains by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify, evaluate and address issues or opportunities in a strategic and fit‑for‑purpose manner. The successful candidate is an experienced communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach to solving problems, and skilled in adapting engagement strategies to suit the environment and audience.

This Senior Analyst coordinates with multiple disciplines across the organization to develop and execute effective public affairs strategies, plans and programs, including building relationships with local, state and, as applicable, federal public officials and their staff; engages with trade associations and community groups in alignment with the organization’s needs; monitors legislative, regulatory and political issues to provide counsel to Plains leaders;

and manages multiple consultants across the U.S.

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.

• Government and Regulatory Affairs
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Political Engagement
• Communications & Incident Response

• Highest standard of personal ethics and integrity supported by open and honest communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills; can develop effective collaborative working relationships with internal and external personnel from a variety of disciplines and at all levels
• Approaches work with a positive and collaborative spirit to build consensus and camaraderie
• Strong sense of urgency and proactive nature to solving problems
• Anticipates business needs to identify and implement solutions
• Develops cross‑functional teams when needed to cohesively and strategically address challenges
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and exercising keen attention to detail
• Self‑directed, dependable and comfortable exercising judgement to operate in a fast‑paced environment and in alignment with the organization’s priorities
• Excellent presentation, writing and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft collaboration tools such as Teams or Share Point
• Ability to travel (~25%) and work extended or off‑hours as needed to deliver priority projects

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus in Government, Communications, Journalism or a related field
• 10+ years prior government relations, public affairs or related experience. Energy, infrastructure or government/political experience preferred
• Knowledge of the political and legislative process, including experience with a variety of external affairs strategies
• Prior experience serving as a registered lobbyist
• Prior experience managing budgets for and performance of contract lobbyists across multiple jurisdictions
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre‑employment D&A testing
• This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

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