Public Affairs Advisor Senior

Summary

The Public Affairs Advisor Senior provide strategic advice, counsel, and engagement in support of the company's public policy, legislative, regulatory, and executive branch priorities. Work closely with Public Policy Office leadership to develop and execute strategies to build and maintain productive relationships with state elected officials, executive branch agencies, regulatory stakeholders, key political figures and external stakeholder groups. Serve as a trusted advisor to company leadership on public policy issues affecting the business and support advocacy efforts that advance the company's strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field
• Plus a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in government affairs, public affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, community relations, grassroots advocacy, campaigns, or related industries.
• In lieu of degree, 12 years' equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and develop strategies that support organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with elected officials, political figures, government agencies, trade associations, and external stakeholders.
• Position involves statewide travel.

Major Accountabilities

1) Provide strategic advice, counsel, and engagement in support of the company's legislative, regulatory, stakeholder engagement and public policy priorities.

2) Build and maintain productive relationships with state legislators, legislative leadership, executive branch officials, grassroots political officials and key organizational stakeholders. 

3) Develop and implement engagement strategies with state legislators, legislative leadership, executive branch officials, grassroots political officials and key organizational stakeholders.

4) Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments and assess potential impacts on company operations, customers, and strategic initiatives.

5) Coordinate with internal business units to identify policy priorities and develop advocacy strategies that advance organizational objectives.

6) Represent the company before governmental entities, political party leadership, industry associations, stakeholder groups, and public forums.

7) Prepare briefing materials, advocacy content, policy analyses, presentations and testimony for internal and external consumption.

8) Advise and support company executives and staff in meetings with elected officials, government agencies, and other external stakeholders, and accompany executives as necessary during high-level engagements and negotiations.

9) Identify emerging public policy risks and opportunities and develop strategies to mitigate risks and advance company interests.

10) Coordinate with external consultants, contract lobbyists, industry partners, and trade associations to ensure alignment of advocacy efforts and strategic objectives.

11) Support stakeholder engagement efforts related to legislative, regulatory, or governmental matters as needed.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.