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Policy Analyst 1, 2, Senior (State Government Affairs)

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: May 23, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 18810

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

+ Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

+ 401(k) plan with employer matching

+ Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

+ Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

+ Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

+ Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

+ Short and long-term disability plans

+ Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

+ 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Responsible foridentifying,developingandassistingwith the implementation ofpublicpolicy recommendations.RepresentsSRP with internal and external audiences, applying specific industry knowledge and experience to advance policyobjectives,facilitatecustomer and shareholder satisfaction while ensuring that SRP's business interests are served. Monitors and analyzes legislative,regulatoryand other activities affecting industry interests; coordinates and conducts internal review of policy proposals; develops and recommends to SRPbusiness units andpublic affairsmanagement positions on critical issues and strategies for implementation.

What You'll Do

+ Informs SRP decision-makers of developing trends in government legislation and regulation.

+ Conducts quantitative and operational analysis of proposed legislative and regulatory initiatives in crafting policy recommendations.

+ Assists in developing positions on public policy matters that can affect SRP's resources, operations and finances, aids in processing, formulating and securing agreement on public policy within SRP.

+ Provides information to identified audiences about emerging issues, threats and opportunities for SRP, to include changing business conditions, technologies, markets, regulatory or political environments, or changing entrants to the business.

+ Designs, assists and coordinates SRP strategic responses to current and emerging issues.

+ Prepares, analyses, interprets and presents technical reports orally or in writing.

+ Participates in and/or leads efforts of internal policy, resources and technical teams.

Experience

• For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years).

• For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience is required (if no degree, six-eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling six-eight years).

• For a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).

Education

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix