Federal Affairs Lead

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key senior stakeholders across the US Government's Executive and Legislative Branches, specifically within the Department of Energy and Department of Defense
• Identify and pursue relevant US Government initiatives, programs, and partnerships that would bring strategic value to Last Energy’s business goals
• Manage and liaise with lobbyists, consultants, and trade associations
• Monitor, track, and analyze proposed legislation and administrative actions, assess the potential impact on the company, and formulate appropriate responses
• Provide regular briefings to US Government stakeholders on Last Energy developments and manage government officials’ visits to company facilities and events
• Regularly attend events in the Washington, DC metro area at federal government departments and agencies, on Capitol Hill, or where key US Government stakeholders will be in attendance 
• Develop and deploy grassroots lobbying tactics to support Last Energy’s public policy objectives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, focused on working for or interfacing with government
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Deep understanding of US energy policy, as well as the policies and procedures of executive branch departments and agencies, particularly the Department of Energy, as well as Congress
• Possesses a hunter-mindset, the ability to take ownership of their work, and drive initiatives forward
• Excels in creative problem-solving and building relationships
• Strong writing, communication, and project management skills
• Occasional travel required