• Governmental Affairs and Public Policy Manager

    Southern Company (AL)


    The **Governmental Affairs and Public Policy Manager** will grow and nurture relationships, partnerships, and programs that allow Alabama Power Company to have favorable outcomes at the state level. The successful candidate will work with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to ensure that the best of interest of Alabama Power Company is conveyed to state government policymakers and opinion leaders.

    MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Identify and manage projects for internal partners toward common goals

    + Develop and execute Public Policy concepts and strategies that grow the state of Alabama and ensure the reliable and affordable energy needs of the state

    + Lobby the Alabama Legislature and state government to create positive outcomes for Alabama Power Company’s communities, employees, and business units.

    + Develop innovative partnerships to create more positive interactions for Alabama Power with the legislature and executive branch of state government

    + Building, maintaining, and managing relationships with trade associations and other organizations on a statewide level

    + Manage compliance and ethics issues for the state governmental affairs team

    + Proactively communicating with business units and partners concerning activities of the state government

    + Attend state meetings and conferences to maintain relationships, create new ones, and stay abreast of the topics most relevant to Alabama Power and the state

    + Serve as an internal company expert for statewide efforts

    + Travel up to 25% of the time

    _Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply_ :

    Experience

    + 5+ years of relevant professional experience in public policy, state government, or governmental affairs inside an association or corporation

    + Knowledge and experience of key issues including tax, economic growth, workforce development, and infrastructure

    + Proven experience developing public policy

    + Management experience is a plus, but not necessary

    + Masters degree or higher preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Ability to build strong relationships with business organizations, associations, and stakeholders

    + Penchant for creative problem solving, finding, and nurturing unique approaches to complicated issues - Demonstrates commitment to safety and health.

     

    Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

     

    For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

     

    Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

     

    Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

     

    Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

     

    Job Identification: 15467

     

    Job Category: Government & Regulatory Affairs

     

    Job Schedule: Full time

     

    Company: Alabama Power