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SeniorStateLegislativeAffairsManager/StateLegislativeAffairsManager
“Senior State Legislative Affairs Manager/State Legislative Affairs Manager at Us Today. Skills: legislative affairs, public policy, government affairs, lobbying. Represents the company formally and informally before state legislators and state agencies on public policy and legislation affecting PGE and our customers. Working with the Director of Government Affairs, company teams and external stakeholders to formulate and implement the company’s legislative plans”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve policy goals; achieve legislative outcomes; achieve favorable and strategic outcomes for PGE
Industry & Context.
Advanced skills in problem solving; Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress; Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work long hours and a variable schedule, dependent on demands of legislators, legislative session, and other internal or external goals, Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric, During Legislative Session, this position travels to the state capitol regularly as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental science, business or other related field (depending on area of specialization) or equivalent experience, Advanced knowledge of legislative or administrative rulemaking processes, Advanced knowledge of lobbying and public affairs best practices, Advanced skills in project management, Advanced skills in facilitation and presentations, Advanced skills in relationship building and collaboration, Advanced skills in advocacy, negotiation and influence without authority, Intermediate skills in strategy setting, Expert conflict management skills, Ability to work long hours and a variable schedule, dependent on demands of legislators, legislative session, and other internal or external goals, Advanced skills in change leadership, Advanced skills in analytical thinking, Advanced skills in problem solving, Expert skills in oral and written communication, Advanced interpersonal skills, Advanced skills in decision making, Advanced skills in organization and prioritization, Advanced business acumen, Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks, Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks, Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress, Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change, Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback, Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others inside and outside PGE, Demonstrates sound memory, Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather, Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in public policy or juris doctorate, Work experience related to the Oregon Legislature, Knowledge of clean energy and energy regulatory issues
What You'll Do.
Represents the company formally and informally before state legislators and state agencies on public policy and legislation affecting PGE and our customers
Working with the Director of Government Affairs
company teams and external stakeholders to formulate and implement the company’s legislative plans
Engaging in the legislative process on matters that affect the company at the state level
Establish and maintain favorable strategic relationships with state legislators
customer representatives and interest groups
Work with Senior leadership
the Government Affairs Director
Government Affairs policy team
and internal and external stakeholders to formulate and execute company positions and strategies on state legislative policy matters
Lead internal and external teams and coalitions to achieve legislative outcomes
Advise management on political and legislative matters that impact PGE and implement strategies to achieve favorable and strategic outcomes for PGE
Work with internal subject matter experts to develop preferred policy approaches and engage proactively with stakeholders to build support for PGE proposals
Work closely with customers and other stakeholders to identify common interests and work to further them when consistent with the company’s overall priorities and objectives
Prepare or oversee preparation of testimony
Manage PGE’s government affairs interests in Oregon and manage our consultant lobbyists in Oregon
Report regularly to management on status of major policy initiatives
legislative agenda and relevant activity during legislative sessions
Produce internal and external presentations and reports
Prepare and file required state lobbyist and contribution reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Senior leadership, the Government Affairs Director, Government Affairs policy team, and internal and external stakeholders to formulate and execute company positions and strategies on state legislative policy matters; Lead internal and external teams and coalitions to achieve legislative outcomes; Work with internal subject matter experts to develop preferred policy approaches and engage proactively with stakeholders to build support for PGE proposals; Work closely with customers and other stakeholders to identify common interests and work to further them when consistent with the company’s overall priorities and objectives; Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others inside and outside PGE
Communication Scope
Expert skills in oral and written communication; Advanced skills in presentations
Process & Methodology
Advanced skills in project management
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