Governmental Affairs Manager

Governmental Affairs Manager

Date:
Feb 26, 2026

Location:

Saint Louis, MO, US, 63101

Company:
Spire Inc.

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability:
  We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration:
  
  We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone's input is welcomed.
• Ownership:
  We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Spire is seeking a Governmental Affairs Manager. The Governmental Affairs Manager position is a community relations role intended for professionals who have been in the position for at least one year and have demonstrated proficiency in the fundamentals of local government and community relations. Governmental Affairs Manager manages local government, business and community relationships and issues within Spire Energy's service territory and oversees and coordinates local philanthropy in support of corporate and community objectives, with minimal oversight and daily direction.

Through integration with internal partners, employees in this position develop, implement and monitor strategies for the success of Spire Energy's business objectives and issues. Key responsibilities include local government and key leader relationship management and community engagement, continuous education of stakeholders on issues of importance to Spire Energy, and creation of grassroots advocacy for Spire Energy's business positions. Influences outcomes of issues that affect Spire Energy's image and reputation in the community.

• Contacts and confers with members of local government and other public officials, including state and local, to influence the passage, defeat or amendment to local ordinances or legislation of interest that impacts Spire Energy's business objectives.
• Manages area governmental, business and community relationships and contacts within Spire Energy service territory on behalf of Spire Energy business units to ensure business unit objectives can be successfully achieved and effectively promotes and enhances the Corporation's image and reputation.
• Represents Spire in strategic industry/associational/chamber organizations.
• Owns and manages the total customer relationship, including interfaces with other Spire Energy departments, including Spire Energy executives.
• Remains abreast of trends and developments in the political climate and current public policy issues affecting the Company.
• Studies and evaluates proposed ordinances to determine impact on the Company such as taxes, fees, ability to effectively locate and relocate facilities, service charges, etc.
• Manages the successful execution of new franchise agreements (NC) and municipal service agreements (SC) for municipalities Spire Energy serves that facilitates our "license to operate" within municipal limits. Facilitates the process of establishing business plans with targeted municipalities and counties.

• Identifies and resolves various issues, events and activities affecting Spire Energy.
• Identifies and develops plans to resolve issues to preserve/enhance community relationships and the Corporation's reputation. Must remain knowledgeable of enterprise-wide issues and is responsible for serving as lead negotiator and frequent…