Federal Government Affairs Advisor - Washington DC

Federal Government Affairs Advisor - Washington DC

Washington, DC, United States

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

This is an open position with the First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.

The Federal Government Affairs Advisor is responsible for communicating and advocating for the company’s position on a wide array of issues to influential audiences including Members of Congress, Federal Agency Officials, and important business allies. Representatives are the primary federal lobbyists for First Energy and expected to shape public policies that affect the company.

This position will be an onsite position at our Washington, DC location.

• Maintaining positive relationships with important constituents for the company
• Monitoring and analyzing federal legislation, rule makings, and Executive Branch actions to identify potential impacts to the company
• Working closely with First Energy “subject matter experts” on a wide range of issues to develop positions on public policy initiatives that affect the company
• Foreseeing political and policy issues and opportunities and developing strategies to advance the company’s business objectives
• Building coalitions of like-minded allies to advocate for the companies’ positions
• Communicating with the Federal Affairs team (and broader External Affairs) to ensure that positions and advocacy efforts are consistent and aligned
• Representing First Energy at high-level forums like EEI, coalitions of lobbyists, congressional caucuses, and allied industry groups.
• Presenting the company’s position before high profile business groups and Congressional briefings
• Influencing business groups and allies to advocate for the company’s positions
• Leading internal groups of Federal Affairs, company consultants and subject-matter experts to develop political strategies on issues
• Preparing advanced communications for high-level external audiences (e.g., Members of Congress, Administration Officials)

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications, technical or related discipline is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience is required. In lieu of degree, 10 years of related experience is required. Relevant work experience will include experience dealing with elected officials and other important outside constituents, communications, public relations and marketing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
• Possess knowledge of how federal governments work (e.g., interaction between Congress, regulators, and Executive Branch)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Business acumen and time management skills are essential
• Ability to understand company objectives and financial implications, and effectively communicate to high profile contacts,
• Capacity to work flexible work hours which could include evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Ability to understand and manage a wide range of issues that affect the company (e.g., tax, environmental, financial, cyber, and physical security, energy markets etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task

At First Energy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching…