Public Policy Advisor II

Overview

Analyze policy, develop positions, engage regulators, and advise leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• policy analysis
• regulatory filing
• stakeholder management
• benchmark research
• advocacy materials
• leadership briefings

Tasks

-Analyze and help craft the Company’s positions on key legislative, economic, and environmental issues that influence our industry. -Collaborate with Regulatory and Legislative affairs and internal subject matter experts to assess implications of policy changes and shape company positions. -Assist in managing relationships with local, state, and federal policymakers, regulatory commissions, and trade associations, and serve as a liaison between external policy developments and internal business units. -Conduct benchmarking and research on best practices across the utility and energy sectors. -Prepare testimony, comment letters, and other advocacy materials for public proceedings and hearings. -Provide regular updates and briefings to leadership on legislative and regulatory developments and trends. -Lead project teams through the Regulatory filing process while developing responses to regulatory agencies, including new requests, discovery, and other correspondence to ensure regulatory filings and communications are developed in compliance with internal regulatory process standards and external requirements. -Represent the Company in state regulatory proceedings and workgroups, support stakeholder engagement efforts, and prepare communications for government and regulatory bodies. -Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and stakeholder perspectives to identify risks and opportunities for the Company. -Use analytical thinking and standard procedures to develop practical solutions to moderately complex regulatory and policy issues. -Deliver clear, consistent messaging to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring our policy positions are well understood and professionally represented; establish self as credible and trustworthy representative with stakeholders..

Requirements

• bachelor's
• government experience
• stakeholder
• communication
• travel
• organizational

What You Bring

-A demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders -Four years or more experience in state or federal government, or a similar level of experience working with the state or federal governmental process in a business or utility. -Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. -Requires excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to build and maintain positive working relationships. -Bachelor’s degree required. -This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude. -Must be willing to travel to attend stakeholder meetings, regulatory or legislative proceedings or other events. -Ability to synthesize complex or technical information to facilitate decision making -Degree in political science, public policy, business management, law, or a related field preferred -A high level of organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment

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Benefits

-Paid Time Off -This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN. -Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts -Medical, Dental & Vision Plan -Professional Development Opportunities -The expected annual compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $82,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. -Compensation Incentive Program -Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits -Retirement Benefits -Tuition Reimbursement

About Allete

-Committed to delivering innovative, sustainable energy solutions. -Focus on clean energy projects, such as wind and solar power generation. -Utilize cutting-edge technologies to construct and maintain reliable energy infrastructure. -Leading the transformation of the energy sector with renewable solutions. -Notable projects include large-scale solar installations and wind farm developments. -Dedicated to enhancing the environment with cleaner, renewable energy alternatives.

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Visa Sponsorship

-employer will not sponsor visas for this position.