Head of Government & Community Affairs, Carolinas

Description

• Compliance: Ensure all company government affairs activities adhere to the highest ethical standards and comply with all applicable state and local lobbying and ethics laws.
• Strategic Counsel: Provide expert strategic counsel to senior leadership regarding the political, regulatory, and community environments in the Carolinas.
• Internal Alignment: Work in close collaboration with internal partners (Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Communications) to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to all external activities in the Carolinas.
• Regulatory Engagement: Proactively engage with the Public Service Commission (PSC) and other state regulatory bodies to promote a favorable regulatory environment for advanced nuclear deployment.
• Issue & Crisis Management: Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate potential political and external affairs issues. Serve as a key member of the crisis response team for the region, directing external communications during critical situations.
• Policy & Legislative Strategy: Develop, own, and execute comprehensive legislative and regulatory strategies to advance The Nuclear Company's policy objectives within the Carolinas, including engagement with the State Legislature, Governor’s office, and relevant state agencies.
• Reputation Management: Direct strategic outreach and messaging to enhance the company's visibility and reputation across the state, ensuring clear, consistent, and compelling communication with external audiences.
• Issue Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and report on key legislative and regulatory developments, providing strategic counsel and timely updates to the VP of Regulatory & External Affairs and Senior Management.
• Strategic Coalition Building: Develop and lead the strategy for building broad-based coalitions with key external stakeholders, including business organizations, industry associations, community leaders, and advocacy groups.
• Tribal and NGO Engagement: Oversee and direct engagement strategies with local and regional environmental nonprofits and Tribal communities.
• Community Benefits Strategy: Design and implement a robust and impactful community benefits and engagement strategy that fosters strong local support for the company's operations and initiatives.
• Direct Advocacy: Serve as the company’s primary advocate and point of contact for state and local government officials, agencies, and legislative bodies in the Carolinas.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of workforce development programs and economic development incentives in the Carolinas.
• Experience successfully engaging with environmental nonprofits and advocacy groups on energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public affairs, or a related field, with a significant and proven focus on the Carolinas’ state-level political and legislative environment.
• Successful track record of engagement with Federally Recognized Tribes.
• Skills: Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills. A demonstrated ability to lead and make high-stakes decisions under pressure.
• Expertise: Deep, demonstrable knowledge and mastery of the Carolinas’ legislative process, political dynamics, and key state agencies. Experience in the energy sector, particularly nuclear or regulated utilities, is highly valued.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex energy and technical issues clearly and persuasively to high-level government officials, community groups, and the public.
• Track Record: Proven ability to successfully develop and implement state-level legislative and regulatory advocacy campaigns resulting in policy or operational outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance