Director, Government Affairs, West

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Director, Government Affairs – West, you will focus on Invenergy's government affairs activities, primarily in the legislative and executive branch, across western states (WECC and CAISO), and manage one direct report.  

This position will provide leadership for state government affairs initiatives and report to the Vice President of Government Affairs. This role is ideal for a well-established professional with energy expertise who thrives in cross-functional environments, excels at team leadership, and brings a strategic mindset. You will work collaboratively with members of all departments within the company.  

Responsibilities: 

• Drive advocacy efforts across the region by understanding and developing relationships with necessary stakeholders and decisionmakers 

• Proactively develop action plans and legislative solutions for issues impacting company priorities, and navigating ambiguity to address any risk and maximize opportunities  

• Build industry coalitions in support of priorities, work constructively with trade organizations and peer companies, and provide leadership within industry.  

• Serve as the company voice in key states, as a direct lobbyist or in coordination with contract lobbyists, drafting and providing testimony where needed and overseeing policy positions.  

• Identify potential legislative threats to the company, management, and cross-functional teams. 

• Provide leadership to relevant trade organizations. 

• Review statutory and regulatory requirements and develop comprehensive background reports on priority issues across key states.   

• Oversee budgeting for the region, including political contribution planning. 

Required Skills: 

• 10+ years of relevant government affairs experience with 7+ years of legislative or energy related experience (i.e. utility, trade org, ISO, agency, etc.) Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Ability to travel 50% of the time during legislative time periods and 25% of the time during non-legislative time periods or as needed. 

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively engage technical experts, policymakers, industry l