Executive Assistant

Date: Apr 17, 2026

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77010

Company: NRG

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant provides high-level, strategic administrative support to the Chief Growth and Policy Officer. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and organizational skill in a fast‑paced, externally focused environment. The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner, enabling effective management of priorities spanning growth strategy, policy, regulatory engagement, external stakeholders, and internal leadership teams.

This position has high visibility and works cross‑functionally across the organization, as well as with external partners, policymakers, industry groups, and boards.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Strategic Support

• Provide proactive, executive‑level administrative support, ensuring seamless day‑to‑day operations and effective prioritization of competing demands.
• Manage and maintain a complex, dynamic calendar that includes internal leadership meetings, external stakeholder engagements, regulatory meetings, and travel.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve issues, exercising sound judgment and discretion.
  
  

Stakeholder & External Engagement Coordination

• Serve as a key liaison with internal teams, external partners, policymakers, regulators, and industry organizations.
• Coordinate logistics for external meetings, briefings, conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Support preparation for Board of Directors interactions as needed, including meeting coordination, materials, and logistics.
  
  

Meetings, Materials & Communications

• Prepare, edit, and format professional‑level presentations, briefing materials, and correspondence for executive, board, regulatory, or external use.
• Track action items and follow up on deliverables from meetings and strategic discussions.
• Assist with report preparation, data compilation, and coordination of responses to internal and external inquiries.
  
  

Travel, Expenses & Administrative Operations

• Manage travel arrangements and prepare expense reports in compliance with company policy.
• Coordinate document routing and signature collection.
• Support budgeting, invoicing, and vendor coordination related to executive activities, as applicable.
  
  

Confidentiality & Discretion

• Handle highly sensitive, confidential, and time‑critical information with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain awareness of corporate policies and compliance requirements relevant to growth, policy, and external affairs work.
  
  

Team & Cross‑Functional Support

• Partner closely with Growth, Policy, Regulatory, Government Affairs, Strategy, and Communications teams to ensure alignment and clear information flow.
• Lead and execute team events, offsites, and select strategic initiatives as requested.
• Provide limited administrative support to broader leadership teams as capacity allows.
  
  

Other Duties

• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of administrative experience in a corporate environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting executive‑level leadership (VP or C‑suite).
• Experience supporting externally facing leaders (e.g., growth, policy, regulatory, strategy, or government affairs) preferred.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and external stakeholders is a plus.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel; Visio a plus).
• Experience with SAP, Concur, and related enterprise systems preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders with professionalism and efficiency.
• Demonstrated judgment, maturity, and discretion.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work occasional overtime, evenings, or weekends as business needs require.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy, speed, and professionalism.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule (in‑office and remote flexibility based on business needs).
• Frequent use of computer systems and digital collaboration tools.
• Minimal domestic travel; occasional support for external events may be required.
• Evening or weekend work may be required during peak periods or critical engagements.
  
  

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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