Federal Affairs Analyst

Requisition ID: 17332

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Assists Senior Director in office operations, including developing and implementing departmental plans, office procedures and serves as office liaison with SRP headquarters.  Represents SRP Federal Affairs with internal and external audiences on varying projects. Effectively communicates at all levels of the government and company. Prepares and submits SRP's lobbying disclosure compliance reports. Monitors and analyzes congressional legislation, regulatory policy, and related activities affecting water and energy issues. Assists Federal Affairs team in identifying, developing, and implementing water and energy policy to advance SRP.

This position is based at our Washington DC location.

What You'll Do

• Assists the Senior Director in the development, communication, and implementation of plans, policies, and procedures for SRP Federal Affairs.
• Serves as the office liaison to SRP headquarters for WDC office operations and support. 
• Participates in trade association and coalition briefings to monitor and report on relevant government legislation and regulation updates. Assists in organizing and provides support for SRP cross-functional meetings, working closely with subject-matter experts.
• Reviews invoices and the department’s expense reports, ensuring adherence to SRP policies. Serves as budget coordinator for Federal Affairs and works closely with SRP headquarters.
• Assists Federal Affairs team in developing SRP strategic positions on current and emerging issues
• Sustains a network of contacts from the government and private sector to effectively communicate processes.
• Prepares quarterly federal lobbying reports.
• Requires some travel.

Experience

For Senior Level:  Minimum five years utility-related experience in planning, environmental affairs, public affairs or finance preferred.  Must be highly specialized in the area of utility regulation, economics and operations, especially as it relates to climate change, reregulation, rate structures and utility financing requirements.

 

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor.  Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

 

5 years of office experience and government or utility experience is preferred.

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

 

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, whic