Government Relations, Texas
Base Power CompanyEnergy company
Austin, United StatesSenior
Operations & Strategy
About the role
TL;DR
Manage Texas government relations, build relationships, and drive policy changes for Base Power.
- •Base is hiring a specialist to manage Base Power’s Texas government relations.
- •The role would entail becoming the face of Base in the Texas legislature (and, depending on experience, the PUCT and ERCOT), building relationships at the state and local level, spearheading policy changes that will facilitate the Company’s growth across Texas, and monitoring the legislative and regulatory environment.
- •Key Responsibilities Own Base’s government affairs strategy across Texas.
- •Monitor happenings at the Texas Capitol and the PUCT closely.
- •Track legislation and rulemakings across Texas.
- •Draft legislation, testimony, comment letters, and position papers.
- •Build coalitions with industry groups, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders.
- •Requirements 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or lobbying in Texas.
- •Deep knowledge of the Texas legislative process and the PUCT's rulemaking process.
- •First-rate presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
- •Self-starter instincts with strong project management skills.
Required skills
Project Management
Domain expertise
cleantech