Manager, State Government Affairs

Requisition

• Relocation Authorized:
  None

• Telework Type:
  Part-Time Telework

• Work Location:
  Houston, TX, Washington,DC

• Salary Range: $153,600 - $234,300 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

The Manager of State Government Affairs is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing strategies to support Bechtel’s objectives with state legislatures and executive branch officials. Focus states include Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming, and Virginia; for policies related to Energy, Permitting, Technology, Tax, Workforce, and Economic Development. This role will coordinate closely with business and project personnel, Business Development, Communications, and Government Affairs.

This role will have primary responsibility with Texas and Louisiana, with strategy and coordination responsibilities across multiple states.

* This role can be based in our Houston, TX office or in Washington, DC. This role is approved for Part-Time Telework (current policy requires 3 days per week in office).

This role reports to and receives functional direction from the VP & Manager of Bechtel’s Washington, D.C. office.

The Manager of State Government Affairs applies strategic understanding of government processes, regulations, and relationships; is a proactive communicator, skilled in advocacy and adept at fostering partnerships with key stakeholders; responsible for development of strategy, capabilities, and resources to advise business leaders.

• State Government Relations Strategy: Builds framework for advocacy and engagement strategies to align organizational goals, in line with legislative, regulatory, and policy developments. Supports all business lines and business development leaders across the states, with a focus on major projects.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain the strategy across Bechtel’s business lines to develop strong relationships with relevant state government agencies and associated organizations, congressional committees, policymakers, and industry groups. Develop Bechtel’s approach to state-level government-related conferences, hearings, and industry events.

• Advocacy and Policy Development: Provide policy recommendations and contribute to legislative and regulatory proposals related to Energy, Permitting, Technology, Economic Development, and other relevant topics.

• Build Capabilities: Support Bechtel project teams to develop state Government Affairs strategies; ensure a consistent approach across all business lines, unique to each state and business profile.

• Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with internal departments, including legal, political compliance, and communications teams, to ensure alignment on policy priorities, messaging and compliance. Coordinate with external partners, such as contractors and industry associations.

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, international relations, or a related field, and 12+ years’ experience in government affairs, policy development, or…