Texas State Government Relations Strategist

About us

At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can
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About Houston

Exxon Mobil’s state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Learn more about what we do in Houston here.

What role you will play in our team

• The Advisor, State Government Relations will be responsible for supporting Exxon Mobil’s state government relations function in Texas and work collaboratively with a Texas State Government Relations team member. This role will be responsible for advancing the company’s strategic government and regulatory plan in Texas, and for ensuring strong relationships with regulators and state government leaders
• The successful candidates will work to track, identify, analyze and influence regulatory and legislative policy. The Advisor will enhance existing and future capabilities of the state government relations team in Texas by building relationships with key stakeholders and deliver strategic advocacy communications
• The position can be based in Austin or Houston, TX

What you will do

• The Advisor will identify key opportunities to engage with state lawmakers, through the development of a network that can be leveraged to expand the company’s business. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading direct engagement with policymakers and indirect advocacy via trade associations and other external resources
• Work collaboratively with the Texas State Government Relations team member to support the execution of policy positions and strategies to advance the interests of Exxon Mobil
• Monitor the development of Texas political and related business issues that affect the company’s reputation; execute strategies for addressing each issue and deploy resources to ensure management of issues and best practices to ensure consistent approach across priority policy initiatives
• Support the development and dissemination of positions to advance Exxon Mobil objectives, including developing campaigns to shape legislation and public opinion

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate hands-on leadership, bringing a high-level focus and involvement to drive government relations strategy and development and program execution.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience working with Texas policymakers
• A solid professional and personal reputation…