Government Affairs Manager jobs in New York

Mission Statement

• Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor policy and political developments. Create background and briefing materials on key matters, and develop summaries, articles, advocacy materials for use by Government Affairs.
• Track, review, analyze, and summarize existing state legislative bills impactful to the Company. Report legislative activity internally to subject matter experts, gathering comments, performing analysis and drafting changes/amendments if necessary.
• Work with subject matter experts across the company to support the development of background materials and political and policy memorandum for use by Government Affairs.
• Assist with the preparation of lobbying and other political disclosure requirements and commitments. Support political action committee activities as needed.
• Advocate on behalf of the company on policy and legislative matters before elected officials and other stakeholders.
• Attend virtual and in person meetings and functions with state elected officials and their staffs.
• Serve as liaison between the Company, the members of the State Legislature and their staffs, the Governor's Office, and state agencies on state government and public policy related issues.
• Assist the Section Manager of Government Affairs, Director of Government & Community Relations, and Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs in preparation of responses to legislators, committees and agencies as needed.
• Team and role based in Albany, NYC based candidates may be considered. Travel between Albany and NYC required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of working in legislative body, government affairs, utility, or similar role.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate

Relevant Work Experience

• Knowledge of New York State politics, legislative process, legislative drafting, and advocacy. Required
• Excellent writing and communication skills. Required
• Experience working cross-functionally within an organization on projects and key priorities. Required
• Knowledge of utility business, energy issues and policy. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday

Other Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

Technical Difficulty Statement

• For technical issues, please contact us at

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

111789

Posting Expiration Date: Apr 30, 2024

Schedule Type: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: $105000

Maximum Salary: $140000

Organization: Government Regional& Comm Affs

Department: Off of VP Govern&Reg Comm Affs

Section: GOV AFFS Government Affairs

Location: NY-New York-4 Irving Pl Headquarters