Federal Affairs Analyst

Summary

The Government and Public Relations Job Family is collectively responsible for building and maintaining proactive, mutually beneficial relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials; regulatory bodies; community and environmental; Business and Economic development stakeholders with the goal of ensuring the Power Authority’s reputation and benefiting all New Yorkers.

This job family provides expertise in navigating established processes and contributes knowledge of their respective subject matters. Conducts outreach to internal groups and external entities, communicates and shares information with them, and briefs other NYPA business units and executive staff. Develops and implements initiative and actively participates with other NYPA business units in developing further actions.

Provides strategic direction, planning, coordination, and analysis of Federal and New York State regulatory activities impacting NYPA operations, customers, and long-term plans requirements. Represents NYPA on inter-agency State task forces or working groups to advance New York’s energy policy/renewable energy goals. Advises internal NYPA business units of regulatory mandates and other state policy and regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor relevant regulatory proceedings in New York, at the federal level, or in other jurisdictions and brief NYPA staff on developments of interest to NYPA.
• Collaborate with NYPA staff to identify impacts; and develop issue-impact summaries, with recommendations as appropriate, for Director and other senior staff.
• Report results of monitoring on a regular basis to Manager and Director; reports should reflect input from other NYPA business units and/or State agencies or other jurisdictions.
• Update senior management and NYPA staff on priority regulatory issues.
• Assist staff efforts in preparing, in consultation with counsel, NYPA comments for submission to regulatory agencies; drafting policy and guidance documents; and writing white papers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Understanding of the process by which the organization develops and issues rulings, regulations and other legal directives.
• Understanding of the issues facing NYPA and the electric utility industry and the ability to express complex technical and legal concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicable web tools.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required in political science, economics, public administration or related field preferred 
• Advanced degree or Law degree in political science, economics, public administration or related field preferred.
• One year experience in a related area (federal regulatory activities preferred.)

Physical Requirements