Director, Government Affairs, West

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

As aDirector, Government Affairs –West, you will focus on Invenergy's government affairs activities, primarily in the legislative and executive branch, acrosswestern states(WECC and CAISO),and manage one direct report.

This position willprovide leadershipfor state governmentaffairs initiatives and report to theVice President of Government Affairs.This role is ideal for awell-establishedprofessionalwith energyexpertisewho thrives in cross-functional environments, excels at team leadership, and brings a strategic mindset.You will work collaboratively with members of all departments within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Driveadvocacy efforts across the region by understanding and developing relationships with necessary stakeholders anddecisionmakers

• Proactively develop action plans and legislative solutions for issuesimpactingcompany priorities, and navigating ambiguity to address any risk and maximize opportunities

• Build industry coalitions in support of priorities, work constructively with trade organizations and peercompanies, and provide leadership within industry.

• Serve as thecompanyvoice in key states, as a direct lobbyist or in coordination with contract lobbyists, drafting and providing testimony where needed and overseeing policy positions.

• Identifypotential legislative threats to the company, management, and cross-functional teams.

• Provide leadership to relevant tradeorganizations.

• Review statutory and regulatory requirements and develop comprehensive background reports on priority issues across key states.

• Oversee budgeting for the region, including political contribution planning.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of relevant government affairs experience with 7+ years of legislative or energy related experience (i.e.utility, trade org, ISO, agency, etc.)Bachelor’sdegreerequired.

• Ability to travel 50% of the time during legislative time periods and 25% of the time during non-legislative time periods or as needed.

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively engage technical experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability toidentifyand solveproblems.

• Experience managing external consultants and lobbyists, including performance management and contract oversight.

• Able tomaintainconfidentiality of sensitive and proprietaryinformation.

• Strong project management capabilities, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver results under tight timelines.

• Proventrack recordof securing meaningful legislative and regulatory outcomes

• Ability to work both independently and within a teamcontext.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines

Base Pay

$160,000 - $210,000 USD

Bonus: 30 - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.