Government Relations Advisor , II, III, or Senior

Position: Government Relations Advisor I, II, III, or Senior
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* Job Description:

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* ** This position can be based out of our Cheyenne Field Facility (Cheyenne, Wyoming) or our Headquarters (Westminster, Colorado).*
* Responsible for identifying current and emerging key federal and state public policy issues that could have significant impact on Tri-State, analyzing the political environment associated with the issues, and preparing strategic and tactical recommendations for policy positions, also responsible for monitoring and analyzing federal and state legislative regulatory initiatives.  Represents the interests of Tri-State to external organizations, governmental entities, and legislators and their staff, as directed.  

Interacts with Tri-State internal staff, member systems, member system managers, and statewide rural electric associations as directed and appropriate.  Monitors and analyzes federal and state legislative and regulatory issues affecting Tri‑State and its member systems. Responsible for supporting the Association and Member-Systems' goals by assessing the business and public environment to identify opportunities to leverage Tri-State's position and enhance its standing among key stakeholders.  

Plans and implements strategic public affairs campaigns and community relations activities to advance awareness and acceptance of the Association's initiatives, policies, and development plans, including new generation and transmission projects.

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* Note:

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* There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels:
Government Relations Advisor I, job grade 7;
Government Relations Advisor II, job grade 8, Government Relations Advisor III, job grade 9; or Senior Government Relations Advisor, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

** Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:*
* Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

** Senior Government Relations Advisor*
* Hiring Salary Range: $,000

** Government Relations Advisor III*
* Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000

** Government Relations Advisor II*
* Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$111,000

** Government Relations Advisor I*
* Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$99,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Represent the interests of Tri-State to external organizations, governmental entities, and legislators and their staff, as directed.

+ Interact with Tri-State internal staff, member systems, member system managers, and statewide rural electric associations as directed and appropriate.

+ Monitor and analyze federal and state legislative and regulatory issues affecting Tri‑State and its member systems.

+ Support and maintain a tracking system to provide the status of various issues and positions, both internally and externally, in conjunction with the State Government Relations and External Affairs Senior Manager.

+ Write position papers, letters, and resolutions on various issues and prepare comments and testimony for submission to governmental entities.

+ Maintain appropriate contacts with legislative and regulatory officials at the federal and state levels.

+ Maintain appropriate contacts with trade associations, attends meetings and represents Tri-State policies.

+ Provide input and guidance to member systems on Tri-State issues and developments.

+ Build and maintain Tri-State's image and credibility in the Member-Systems' service territories and with stakeholders through the effective use of external relation strategies.

+ Develop and leverage relationships and strategic partnerships with local elected…