Government Jobs in Lakewood, CO

Director, Government Affairs West

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

As a Director, Government Affairs West, you will focus on Invenergy's government affairs activities, primarily in the legislative and executive branch, across western states (WECC and CASISO), and manage one direct report. This position will provide leadership for state government affairs initiatives and report to the Vice President of Government Affairs. This role is ideal for a well-established professional with energy expertise who thrives in cross-functional environments, excels at team leadership, and brings a strategic mindset. You will work collaboratively with members of all departments within the company.

Responsibilities

• Drive advocacy efforts across the region by understanding and developing relationships with necessary stakeholders and decisionmakers.
• Proactively develop action plans and legislative solutions for issues impacting company priorities, and navigating ambiguity to address any risk and maximize opportunities.
• Build industry coalitions in support of priorities, work constructively with trade organizations and peer companies, and provide leadership within industry.
• Serve as the company voice in key states, as a direct lobbyist or in coordination with contract lobbyists, drafting and providing testimony where needed and overseeing policy positions.
• Identify potential legislative threats to the company, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide leadership to relevant trade organizations.
• Review statutory and regulatory requirements and develop comprehensive background reports on priority issues across key states.
• Oversee budgeting for the region, including political contribution planning.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Base Pay : $160,000 - $210,000 USD

Bonus : 30 - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.