JOB DESCRIPTION
Executive Director, Public & Government Affairs
Salary Grade: G01
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$156,720 - $219,408 - $282,097
This position is posted until filled.
Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.
SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the General Counsel, SVP Regulatory and Public Policy, directs policies and objectives involving matters of government affairs. Implements the company's public policy initiatives in various manners to state, federal and local elected and appointed officials and key opinion leaders. Analyzes proposed legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the organization. Monitors legislative activities and recommends company positions. Plans and accomplishes goals through experience, judgment, and performing a variety of tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages and directs the New Mexico state and local governmental affairs personnel to advocate the company's position before state and local governmental bodies
- Maintains ongoing professional contacts with elected and key appointed state officials and others in the New Mexico state political environment
- Identifies and makes recommendations on public policy matters to General Counsel, SVP Regulatory and Public Policy and senior management
- Manages the analysis of public policy issues regarding New Mexico state and local governmental affairs
- Manages the analysis of public policy issues regarding federal governmental affairs
- Manages the communication of public policy positions both internally and externally
- Acts as a positive presence and company representative within the community
COMPETENCIES:
- Maintains a professional demeanor, strong ethics, and credibility within the company
- In-depth knowledge of key business concepts, operating issues, and terminology
- Ability to explain company issues in a forthright and comprehensible manner
- Demonstrated ability to comprehend legislative and administrative processes and to creatively fashion legislative strategy for the benefit of the company
- Demonstrated ability to master the complexities of governmental affairs and develop credible expertise
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate a balanced interest approach both internally and externally
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and anticipate problems before they occur
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment
- Ability to demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and groups
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree with a public policy focus, and ten years of experience in: legislative policy development, as in-house or external lobbying/advocacy, federal or state agency government affairs or staff experience; experience providing strategic direction and implementation of proactive legislative policy; experience organizing and directing team activities for interactions with government officials; experience conferring with agencies to emphasize weaknesses or merits of specific regulation to influence policymaking process; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master's degree preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and directs the work of others. Designs, organizes, prioritizes, schedules, and leads work assignments. Fosters good working relationships with various groups. Fosters a culture that facilitates continuous learning and development. Actively develops and encourages workforce diversity.
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.txnmenergy.com
