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New York Power Authority VP Legislative Relations & Intergovernmental Affairs in White Plains, New York
VP Legislative Relations & Intergovernmental Affairs
Location:
White Plains, US
Summary
Directly manage legislative relations issues across all Authority Business Units, working closely with Executive Management, Legal, Community & Government Relations, Environmental Justice, Communications, & Operations, and other relevant departments. Keep senior management including the President and CEO abreast of legislative issues that may require action by the Authority. Lead initiatives in legislative management. Develop and implement strategies to maintain positive working relationships with legislators, government officials and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of Authority strategies and programs. Provides guidance to and receives input from the SVP of Communications & External Affairs and the SVP & Special Advisor to the President & CEO.#LI-CJ1
Responsibilities
Closely follow relevant proceedings of the New York State Legislature in addition to state entities such as: New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), New York State Department of State (DOS), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and others whose activities currently or prospectively impact the Authority
Make recommendations and implement actions in on-going proceedings to ensure Authority interests are protected
Keep apprised of key policy issues including financial, public perception, political, environmental, operational, and others that impact the Authority. Recommend, obtain internal/external buy-in and approval, and implement actions necessary to ensure NYPA’s interests are served in state and local policy making. Provide policy briefings, presentations, and research memos, as needed.
Cultivate productive relationships with legislators, policy makers, agency staff and other associated stakeholders
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with energy industry think tank groups, academia, other public local and State entities, and other policy leaders. Lead the Core Legislative Team within NYPA. Convene regular meetings and oversee the team’s preparation of presentations and summaries for delivery to the Executive Management Committee.
Attend various legislative hearings, events and caucuses as deemed necessary by NYPA leadership
Serve as point of contact for NYPA with the Governor’s legislative affairs office
Work with Legal and other business units to evaluate legislative issues and recommend actions for NYPA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Independent thinking, creative, proactive, and self-motivated with a positive, confident attitude. Ability to proactively address concerns or issues and work independently.
Strategic thinker with experience developing a long-term plan and ensuring its execution
Excellent judgment and discretion, ability to make decisions quickly and efficiently. Ability to work well under tight deadlines and respond to rapidly changing demands and fulfill efficient follow-up
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with ability to interact with diverse internal and external constituents
Strong negotiation/persuasive skills to generate internal and external support
Extensive knowledge of the issues facing the electric utility industry and the ability to express complex technical and legal concepts in layman’s terms
Excellent coaching skills
Understanding of policies and procedures, and experience evaluating management processes and implementing improvements preferred
Ability to support strategic change to meet organizational goals and establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment
Extensive knowledge of NYS Legislative process with ability to review, analyze and summarize prospective and enacted legislation
Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and execute business initiatives and provide tactical planning
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to maintain a trusted and collaborative relationship with senior executives across all business units
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Graduate degree (J.D. or MPA) preferred
Minimum of 8 years working with policy required, preferably with energy policy and/or public sector. Project management experience required, and energy experience preferred
Political campaign experience preferred
Minimum 3 years supervising/managing a team
Utility or energy experience preferred
Physical Requirements
Approximately 40% travel primarily within NY State mostly to Albany
Valid NYS Driver’s License
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $184,360-$210,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov .
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