What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Government Affairs position at vst?
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary Responsible for advocacy and communications to state elected officials Execute political and relationship strategy at direction of Sr. VP Educate lawmakers on critical policies and proposals that advance the electric energy industry; garner support for company positions Represent the company at policy, political and trade associations Focus on specific geographies and issues as required by Sr. VP Job Description Key Accountabilities •Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company. Assist in federal and local lobbying as necessary. •Oversee a team of external consultants that will assist in advocating issues on behalf of the company; manage and maintain accountability; educate on key issues •Collaborate across company divisions to determine strategy, input on policy positions, and resource priorities •Serve as the liaison between Vistra and certain policy and political trade associations; represent company’s views and forge consensus on key issues. Secure leadership roles on priority associations. •Manage administrative lobby and compliance activities; adhere to reporting and ethics requirements under state and federal laws. •Support the goals and activities of the Political Action Committees Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements •Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications and five years of government relations experience; prior employment in electric industry is strongly considered. In addition, work related experience as a legislative staffer, elected official or public policy role is a plus. •Excellent written and oral communications necessary •Ability to travel 50% across the state and in Austin during legislative sessions. Key Metrics •Passage or defeat of priority state legislation as determined by the Sr. VP. •Advance political relationships on behalf of the company •Educate newly elected officials; conduct tours of facilities and oversee company visits •Represent the company at fundraising events in key districts; coordinate with PAC members •Track interim and regular legislative session initiatives; determine engagement levels and report to leadership •Conduct coordination with electric industry on policy activities; lead on certain issues Salary Range - 136,700-246,100 #LI-Hybrid #LI-ND1 Job Family Public/Gov Rels/Comms Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Washington, District of Columbia District of Columbia We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra! It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistracorp.com to make a request.