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Position Summary
The Federal Government Affairs Director provides leadership on federal policy advocacy, government relations and strategic planning on issues important to Duke Energy, its customers and its businesses. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, the Administration, and federal departments and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce, Department of Labor (DOL), and other federal entities with jurisdiction over issues affecting the company.
Collaborates with Duke Energy management and various business unit personnel (e.g., energy policy, regulated utilities, generation, nuclear, gas operations, renewables, energy delivery, economic development, compliance, corporate communications and legal) to identify and prioritize federal legislative, regulatory and policy issues to the company and to formulate consistent enterprise positions and advocacy strategies.
Communicates and advocates Duke Energy’s positions before Congress, congressional committees, the Administration, federal agencies and other federal policymakers. Serves as a senior liaison and point of contact with federal policymakers and represents Duke Energy on a broad range of legislative, regulatory and administrative matters.
Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains strong, effective and positive working relationships with Congress, the Administration and federal agencies:
Serves as a key point of contact with members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, Administration officials, federal departments and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to FERC, DOE, Commerce and DOL.
Develops and maintains relationships with congressional committees with jurisdiction over energy, infrastructure, commerce, environment, and other matters affecting Duke Energy and its customers.
Engages Duke Energy management and subject matter experts, as appropriate, with federal policymakers to advance company goals and priorities.
Appropriately communicates Duke Energy’s positions, policies and related information to members of Congress, congressional staff, Administration officials and federal agencies.
Represents Duke Energy in meetings, briefings, hearings and other engagements with federal policymakers and stakeholders.
Coordinates with internal Duke Energy stakeholders to develop, plan and implement federal policy and advocacy strategies that are favorable to our customers and company:
Coordinates with internal departments and businesses to review and formulate positions on proposed federal legislation, regulations, administrative actions and other federal policy matters.
Develops and executes advocacy strategies before Congress, congressional committees, the Administration and relevant federal agencies.
Assists in the development and prioritization of business plans and policy strategies in light of current and anticipated federal legislative, regulatory and political developments.
Develops and maintains close working relationships internally with various departments and businesses to provide feedback and insight into federal policy priorities, risks and opportunities.
Supports federal permits, approvals, funding opportunities and other federal actions necessary to advance critical infrastructure and…