Director Government Affairs - (US-TX-Austin - 78799)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
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Responsibilities: The Director of State Governmental Affairs reports directly to the VP of External Affairs and works closely with the Director of Corporate Communications & Community Affairs and the Director of Regulatory to help represent the Company and its issues before the state legislature, all branches of state government, state agencies, industry, trade and public advocacy groups. The director will be responsible in developing, organizing and implementing corporate policy and strategy in the state capitol and be able to educate the state legislature and state government as to the goals, objectives and needs of the Corporation. Responsible for supervising and managing the Governmental Affairs department. Coordinate and ensure effective AEP representation on state-level industry associations (e.g., utility associations, state chamber of commerce, state manufacturers association, etc.). This position may serve as the company's board representative on these statewide groups. Provide leadership on legislative, regulatory and other policy initiatives in the state. Support policies and achievement of goals, facilitate the coordination of legislative and regulatory activities within the operating company, including sister companies, other business units, and with other internal and external audiences. Influence the development of state governmental regulations working in partnership with Legal, Regulatory and Corporate Communications departments. Provide effective representation of the company's positions on governmental issues. Develop and maintain a broad base of legislative, governmental and industry contacts that include key stakeholder relationships at city, county and state levels. Gather and interpret all legislative and governmental information that can impact corporate business. .

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