Legislative Manager - California, United States - MCE

Description

Senior Legislative Manager or Legislative Manager (One Position)

About MCE

MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities since 2010. We provide renewable power at stable rates and deliver cutting-edge energy programs to residents and businesses across four Bay Area counties: Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano. Our team, drawn from all walks of life, embodies a shared passion for environmental stewardship and community service. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals innovating and collaborating to make our communities more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable. We value a range of experiences. Even if you feel that you do not meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply, complete the brief online form and submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample (1–2-page legislative position letter). Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis and initial phone interviews scheduled when a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Cover letters, writing samples and resumes can be combined as a singular pdf document.

About the Policy Team

The Policy team advances clean energy policies and cutting-edge programs that address climate change and improve communities. Policy engages with legislature and regulatory agencies to ensure communities have a choice of energy providers while centering equity and consumer needs.

As a Senior Legislative Manager or Legislative Manager

You will evaluate propose legislation and assess the impact on MCE, recommend MCE positions on issues, and help communicate MCE's positions in the Legislature and other forums. You have a clear understanding of MCE's impact on energy-related matters and, at the Senior level, provide recommendations on farthing the impact. You may also be responsible for addressing MCE program or procurement implementation issues that may require regulatory or legislative remedies.

As a Legislative Manager you may be assigned to assist in the work of other MCE teams.

You will contribute to joint legislative efforts through the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA). Additionally, the position is responsible for developing and managing relationships with stakeholders across California's energy policy landscape.

Your work will focus on building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and advocates, as well as providing subject matter expertise on energy issues, as appropriate. Together with MCE's contract lobbyists, as the Legislative Manager you will be the first point of contact for staff at the State Capitol. You will work closely with Executives, Leadership, stakeholders; cross-departmentally to understand challenges, issues, and MCE's position.

Leveling Senior Legislative Manager or Legislative Manager

A Senior Legislative Manager differs from that of a Legislative Manager based on experience, knowledge, and leadership in the field, having a large impact on shaping MCEs legislative direction. The senior level is characterized by strategic foresight, innovative legislative solutions, and a significant network of influence across stakeholders, lobbyists, and decision-makers. The Senior Legislative Manager may be a supervisory position

Key Responsibilities (Illustrative Only)

• Develop analyses and policy positions for key legislative issues affecting MCE and CCAs from a result-oriented perspective.
• Be the first point of contact for staff at the State Capitol.
• Manage legislative priorities and engage in strategic and focused intervention, including drafting position letters and engaging with stakeholders and legislative staff.
• Attend hearings and other events around the Capitol, act as the face of MCE, and maintain the Agency's presence in the room.
• Provide updates to Associate General Counsel, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors, as needed.
• Develop, build, and maintain relationships with California energy stakeholders and experts to inform them of MCE policy positions and impacts of proposed policy on MCE and other CCAs.
• Support with MCE's strategic direction, as needed.

Experience/Education

Legislative Manager

A Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business, Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in legislative affairs in a related field.

• CCA experience is preferred.
• A master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.

Senior Legislative Manager

A Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business, Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline and a minimum of seven+ (7+) years of direct progressively responsible experience in legislative affairs in a related field.

• CCA experience is required.
• A master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of:

• California electric utility sector regulatory issues, Legislative practices, and procedures.
• California electric rate design, generation resource planning, demand response solutions, and regulatory landscape.
• Relationship management and networking best practices.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Depending upon the assignment, principles, and practices in the areas of distributed energy resources, resources, and procurement, or other to-be-determined areas.
• Principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts.
• Be thorough and detail oriented.
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy.

Language and Reasoning Skills:

• Exercise exceptional analytical skills, sound judgment, creative problem-solving, and commercial awareness.
• Analyze and interpret large amounts of information quickly and accurately and make sound policy recommendations.
• Develop high-quality writing, research, and communication work products.
• Deliver clear and persuasive oral communication.
• Interact effectively with administrative bodies and MCE staff, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors.
• Manage projects and time efficiently.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package offered, based on candidate experience along with generous benefits and perks, including fully paid premiums for health insurance, parental leave, dependent care subsidies, student loan repayment, and employee wellness program.

Starting Salary Range

• Legislative Manager is $124, 704 - $163,154
• Senior Legislative Manager is $150, ,654

Application Process

• To Apply complete the brief online form and submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample (1–2-page legislative position letter). Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis and initial phone interviews scheduled at the end of April.
• Cover letters, writing samples and resumes can be combined and submitted as a singular pdf document. Please contact Carol Dorsett at with any questions.
• As we narrow to our top pool of applicants, candidates moving through the recruitment process may participate in an initial all in one audio/phone interview, Face to Face Cross team Panel Interview, and a Face-to-Face Executive Interview.

Work Environment

MCE offices support an environment that is accessible to those with reduced mobility. We are happy to provide more details if asked.

MCE makes reasonable accommodations of any known physical or mental limitations for qualified applicants with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other conditions protected by applicable law.

MCE strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. To that end, being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment for all employees.

MCE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.