Director of State and Local Affairs, Northeast

Director of State and Local Affairs, Northeast

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts, US, 02201

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary The Director of State and Local Affairs, Northeast, provides strategic guidance and leadership in managing the organization's relationships with state and local governments, community organizations, and non-profit stakeholders in support of JERA Americas' power plants and development projects in the Northeast. (For these purposes, the Northeast includes Pennsylvania to Maine.) The incumbent is responsible for setting advocacy priorities, directing policy and community engagement initiatives, overseeing legislative and policy monitoring, and serving as a visible representative for the organization in the Northeast.

The Director collaborates closely with the Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs, the respective Directors of Regulatory Affairs, as well as with executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners to advance the organization's mission through impactful public policy and meaningful community engagement.

Position Description Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working with business units and development teams, develop and implement strategies for state, local, and community government relations, public policy advocacy, and community engagement to support JERA Americas' power plants and development projects in the Northeast. Lead the identification and analysis of legislative, regulatory, policy, and community trends affecting JERA Americas' power plants and development projects in the Northeast.

Work with the Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, the Directors of Regulatory Affairs in the relevant markets, and other company leaders to establish and maintain relationships with relevant senior government officials, state regulatory agencies, community leaders, and grassroots organizations in the Northeast. Serve as the organization's primary spokesperson and senior representative at public hearings, legislative sessions, coalition meetings, and community events in the Northeast.

Oversee the preparation of policy briefs, testimony, official correspondence, and communications, in coordination with JERA Americas' communications team, to articulate the organization's policy positions and community commitments in the Northeast. Lead coalition-building efforts in the Northeast with peer organizations, industry associations, advocacy groups, and community organizations to advance shared objectives. Hire and manage a team of government and community affairs consultants to advance JERA Americas' objectives in the Northeast.

Position Description Continued Competencies Proven expertise in navigating complex legislative, regulatory, and community environments at the state and local levels. Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills, with demonstrated success in public and community-facing roles. An ability to synthesize complex issues or concepts and develop messages that can be readily understood Strong ability to build and sustain influential relationships with senior government officials, community leaders, and diverse advocacy groups.

Strategic, analytical thinker with effective organizational and project…