Sr. Advisor, Political Affairs

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District of Columbia, United States of America
** Job Family Group:
** Corporate Relations
** Worker Type:
** Regular
* * Posting

Start Date:

** January 12, 2026
** Business Unit:
** CoS and Corporate Relations
** Experience Level:
** Experienced Professionals
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* Job Description:

**** What’s the role
** Shell’s success in the U.S. energy market depends on proactive engagement with federal policymakers. As Sr. Advisor, Political Affairs & SEPAC, you will help to develop and execute strategies that influence policy outcomes, protect Shell’s interests, and unlock opportunities for growth. This senior role requires exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, strong relationships, and the ability to translate federal policy priorities into S.M.A.R.T. objectives that deliver measurable impact.

Reporting to a Lead, Federal Policy & Advocacy within the U.S. P&A team, the Sr. Advisor will execute priorities set for the Shell Employee Political Awareness Committee (SEPAC), including mobilizing participant employees; supporting senior leader engagements with policymakers; and aligning advocacy with Shell policy priorities and campaigns.
** Core Accountabilities
*** Establish a strategy for SEPAC and maintain strong governance, grow recruitment, and plan and execute fundraising events and member engagements, including preparing senior leaders for PAC engagements
* Direct development of concise advocacy materials (fact sheets, Q&A, briefing notes) tailored to broad audiences and venues
* Organize congressional site visits and in‑district and in-state activations with Shell assets and qualified employees
** Success Measures / KPIs
*** SEPAC fundraising and participation KPIs achieved for the  (remaining) and  cycles
* Establish clear strategy for the integration of SEPAC with Shell’s engagements and relationships with non-governmental organizations, think-tanks, trade associations, and academia
* Establish and execute strategy for in‑district and in-state activation coverage and outcomes
** Compliance & Ethics
*** Model Shell’s safety, ethics, transparency, and anti‑corruption standards in all federal advocacy activities
* Ensure full adherence to LDA, FEC, House/Senate rules, agency ex parte protocols, Shell internal controls, and all other applicable laws, regulations, and protocols
* Maintain accurate, timely records of advocacy, meetings, deliverables, and expenditures
** What you bring
*** Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
* Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in law or public policy strongly preferred
* 7+ years in political affairs, Capitol Hill, or PAC operations; familiarity with the FEC and LDA; prior in-house experience managing PAC operations for a corporation or trade association strongly preferred
* Superior writing and event execution skills
* Proven experience supporting corporate senior leadership and successfully engaging with federal government officials
* Existing relationships with senior federal agency and congressional staff required; relationships with congressional members and agency political appointees preferred
** What we offer
** The base salary range for this position is $ - $ per year.  Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for…