Public Policy Advisor II

Description

• 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..
• Provide regular updates and briefings to leadership on legislative and regulatory developments and trends.
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Legislative affairs and internal subject matter experts to assess implications of policy changes and shape company positions.
• Prepare testimony, comment letters, and other advocacy materials for public proceedings and hearings.
• Represent the Company in state regulatory proceedings and workgroups, support stakeholder engagement efforts, and prepare communications for government and regulatory bodies.
• Use analytical thinking and standard procedures to develop practical solutions to moderately complex regulatory and policy issues.
• 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.
• Conduct benchmarking and research on best practices across the utility and energy sectors.
• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and stakeholder perspectives to identify risks and opportunities for the Company.
• 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.
• Analyze and help craft the Company’s positions on key legislative, economic, and environmental issues that influence our industry.

Requirements

• Requires excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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
• Must be willing to travel to attend stakeholder meetings, regulatory or legislative proceedings or other events.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
• A high level of organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Benefits

• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Benefits
• 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.
• 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
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance