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Director-Government & Public Affairs - Houston, United States - Tallgrass Energy
Description
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years.
Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued.
We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.Industry competitive pay
Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Infertility Coverage
Parental Leave
401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
Identity theft protection
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
Company vehicle (if applicable)
Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
Networking and employee engagement events
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Primary purpose:
The Director of Government & Public Affairs will combine creativity and intellectual excellence to develop and execute strategic and tactical government relations activities at the federal, state and local levels to position Tallgrass as a first mover in significant new clean energy initiatives while also supporting our traditional business interests.
Toward that effort, the position will lead an internal/external team supporting a varied, and expanding, set of a multi-commodity initiative across a wide array of geographies; and will be required to work collaboratively with outside consultants and internal business teams to advance the company's business objectives.
Essential duties and responsibilitiesGovernment Affairs
Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and implement comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies for federal, state and local government officials, community groups, and NGOs across an array of geographies.
Spend significant time on-the-ground in communities developing, fostering, and strengthening relationships; and providing presentations related to various projects and operations.
Participate in, build, and leverage key industry trade associations and other external groups to effectively position the Company's business priorities with relevant stakeholders.
Legislative EngagementAnalyze, interpret, and anticipate legislative threats and opportunities across an array of geographies; making recommendations and distilling complex legislative/regulatory changes and public policy issues; developing and executing comprehensive plans to drive positive outcomes.
Protect and enhance the Company's reputation among policy makers and policy influencers.Support outreach with policymakers, industry players, academia, and key opinion formers in thoughtful dialogue.
Draft position papers, briefing materials, technical documents, white papers, and presentation materials on relevant legislative and policy issues.
Public Affairs
Communications
Maintain alignment with Tallgrass Communication while exercising a degree of communications autonomy to meet deadlines; be capable of independently developing content and communications materials (such as talking points, presentations, advertisement copy, draft Press Releases, etc.) to support rapid and competing commercial and project objectives across numerous initiatives.
AdministrativeManagement
Lead an internal team of (2) and screen, recruit and manage outside communications consultants and lobbyists whose effectiveness is critical to meeting the Company's commercial objectives.
Minimumrequirements :
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Political Science, Public Relations or related discipline.
Experience/Specific Knowledge:
A minimum of 15 years of experience in government affairs, lobbying or public affairs activities.
Proven leadership track record of working on federal, state and local government relations issues.
Demonstrated superior leadership outcomes in the areas of leading self, leading others, and leading an organization.
Proven ability to drive positive change with continuous improvement.
Proven track record of successful, innovative leadership and delivery of performance results.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Executive presence and gravitas with already established relationships and credibility with policymakers at the federal, state, and local level.
Ability to exercise tact, professionalism, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, confidential and controversial issues and situations.
High degree of teamwork, organizational and project management skills.Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and presentation skills
A proven ability to work well across all levels of management.
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems.
Broad business acumen and acute political sensitivity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable in public speaking roles.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with high quality execution and performance.Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and re-prioritize assignments as needed.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
Ability to travel extensively during legislative time periods, and as needed during non-legislative time periods, often with little notice.
Physical Demands:
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Modern office location in Houston, Texas.
Will work non-traditional hours as needed
Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
Travel to Washington, DC, Denver, CO, and Leawood, KS, and other domestic locations may be required.
Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Yes
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications,
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
Experience in the Energy, Oil or Gas industries preferred.
Master's Degree preferred.
Other Responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.
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