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Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

Help shape the future of energy policy and champion our company's success as a Federal Affairs Specialist in PPL's Washington, DC office. We are seeking a passionate and strategic individual to join our Federal Affairs team focusing on legislative, agency, and regulatory relations. This is your chance to be at the forefront of critical issues impacting the electric and gas utility industry for a leading company at a pivotal time for the sector. This dynamic role offers a variety of opportunities to advance your career in energy policy and excel as a policy analyst, strategist, relationship builder and company advocate. As part of the Federal Affairs team you'll be a company champion, working alongside industry leaders and policymakers to ensure our voice is heard and interests protected.

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Responsibilities

+ Emerging issue Identification: Proactively monitor federal government actions (legislative, executive, agency and regulatory) to identify potential impacts on the electric and gas utility industry and company operations.

+ Strategic Analysis: Conduct preliminary policy analysis to assess federal policy issues, identifying areas requiring further study by the Federal Affairs Team and internal clients (subject matter experts).

+ Advocacy: Assist the Federal Affairs Team to develop effective response strategies to federal policy issues critical to the company.

+ Building Relationships: Foster and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including members of Congress and staff, agency and executive branch staff, trade associations, and industry representatives.

+ Company Champion: Represent the company in interactions with external stakeholders, advocating for the company's established goals and objectives with a clear and confident voice.

+ Develop and Implement Advocacy Strategies: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business priorities and align federal advocacy strategies accordingly. Support the Federal Affairs team in engaging Congress, federal agencies, and regulatory bodies to advance the company’s objectives

+ Alignment and Engagement: Serve as a bridge between internal teams and external policymakers by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to legislative and regulatory developments. Assist in crafting company positions and advocacy efforts to effectively engage with all branches of the federal government.

+ Research & Communication Support: Assist Federal Affairs team members with research, writing, and communication activities for both internal and external audiences. This includes monthly policy reports, regular PAC updates, and various other publications.

+ Political Action Committee (PAC) Engagement: Provide support for PAC operations including representing the company PAC at political events and assist in developing outreach efforts to strengthen political engagement.

+ All other duties and projects as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, or a related field

+ 5 + years of experience on Capitol Hill, at a federal agency, in government relations, trade association, public affairs, or a relevant field.

+ Strong understanding of the federal legislative and agency process

+ Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

+ Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of the electric and gas utility industry preferred.

+ Existing relationships with members of congress, legislative staff and/or agency officials/staff preferred.

+ Familiarity with PPL’s footprint is a plus.

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, or a related field

+ 5 + years of experience on Capitol Hill, at a federal agency, in government relations, trade association, public affairs, or a relevant field.

+ Strong understanding of the federal legislative and agency process

+ Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

+ Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of the electric and gas utility industry preferred.

+ Existing relationships with members of congress, legislative staff and/or agency officials/staff preferred.

+ Familiarity with PPL’s footprint is a plus.

+ Emerging issue Identification: Proactively monitor federal government actions (legislative, executive, agency and regulatory) to identify potential impacts on the electric and gas utility industry and company operations.

+ Strategic Analysis: Conduct preliminary policy analysis to assess federal policy issues, identifying areas requiring further study by the Federal Affairs Team and internal clients (subject matter experts).

+ Advocacy: Assist the Federal Affairs Team to develop effective response strategies to federal policy issues critical to the company.

+ Building Relationships: Foster and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including members of Congress and staff, agency and executive branch staff, trade associations, and industry representatives.

+ Company Champion: Represent the company in interactions with external stakeholders, advocating for the company's established goals and objectives with a clear and confident voice.

+ Develop and Implement Advocacy Strategies: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business priorities and align federal advocacy strategies accordingly. Support the Federal Affairs team in engaging Congress, federal agencies, and regulatory bodies to advance the company’s objectives

+ Alignment and Engagement: Serve as a bridge between internal teams and external policymakers by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to legislative and regulatory developments. Assist in crafting company positions and advocacy efforts to effectively engage with all branches of the federal government.

+ Research & Communication Support: Assist Federal Affairs team members with research, writing, and communication activities for both internal and external audiences. This includes monthly policy reports, regular PAC updates, and various other publications.

+ Political Action Committee (PAC) Engagement: Provide support for PAC operations including representing the company PAC at political events and assist in developing outreach efforts to strengthen political engagement.

+ All other duties and projects as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.