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Sr. Manager, Federal Advocacy & Political Affairs
- Vistra (Washington, DC)
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If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
Position will support the Directors of Federal Advocacy and Political Affairs as they forge the Vistra agenda before the U.S. Congress and Administrative agencies such as the Dept of Energy. The position will be part policy, and part political action support. The position will support the federal team, with specific assignments within industry groups and trade associations to ensure positive legislative, policy and advocacy outcome. The position will support the company’s Policy Advocacy Committee (PAC) working directly with the PAC Administrator and Director of Political Affairs.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
+ Responsible for collaborating on the development of company federal policy positions on key priority issues - energy reforms, environmental, tax and finance, and emerging electric industry transformational opportunities.
+ Monitor priority committees and work with Federal Advocacy teamto communicate key issues internally.
+ Work directly with Director of Federal Advocacy to develop company positions and materials
+ Assist Directors of Federal Advocacy and Political Affairs in development of strong relationships with federal elected officials and their staff as they educate them on company’s business priorities and issues.
+ Serve as staff liaison to certain trade associations.
+ Assist Directors in development of strong relationships with allied companies in Washington DC working with their governmental affairs to activate and coordinate their involvement in industry issues
+ Support PAC activities: communications, recruitment, giving strategies and some administrative activities as directed by the Director of Political Affairs.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
+ 3-5 years of direct experience in governmental affairs and political action arena and/or Capitol Hillexperience.
+ Knowledgeofenergypowermarketsandelectricindustryissues.
+ Knowledge of federal legislativeprocess; knowledge of political campaigns a plus.
+ Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, public speaking andpresentation skills coupled with confidence in interacting directlywith corporate management and leaders.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Ability to handle own administrative processes.
+ Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications is applicable to above skills
Key Metrics:
+ Passage or defeat of priority legislative initiatives
+ Advancing policy and political relationships on behalf of Vistra
+ Supporting company’s regulatory, legal and financial agendas within a public policy context
+ Help increase PAC participation as called upon; host D.C. events for PAC members
+ Help organize DC fly-ins for company leadership
+ Adherence to all required ethics and compliance regulations
+ Successful candidate will be asked to provide writing samples
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Job Family
Public/Gov Rels/Comms
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations
Washington, District of Columbia
District of Columbia
_We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!_
_If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site._
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us** **at [email protected] to** **make a request.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.
Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.
As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ .
Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3967404-1&h=3533293724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com) .
Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra.
_It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws._
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.
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