Sr. Director, Federal Affairs
About the Company
Salt River Project (SRP) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and energy to more than 2 million people in central Arizona. Our story begins back in 1903, nearly a decade before Arizona officially became a state. As the Valley started to grow, local ranchers and farmers pledged their own land to get Theodore Roosevelt Dam built as a way to tame the raging waters of the Salt River. They formed the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association, the founding group of Salt River Project (SRP). Today, our mission is to serve our customers and communities by providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and energy.
About the Job
The Senior Director, Federal Affairs reports directly to the Associate General Manager & Chief Public Affairs and Corporate Services Executive and is responsible for leading the design, strategy, and development of the federal affairs department. This position will advocate and communicate SRP policy positions on legislative issues pending before the U.S. Congress and at federal agencies. Directs the Washington DC office, which includes the lobbyist work for SRP federal issue portfolio; SRP’s engagement on tribal issues; collaborates with SRP Business Units and executive management to identify and assess emerging federal legislative and regulatory issues that may impact SRP’s electric customers, water shareholders, employees, and elected officials; develop and manage federal governmental affairs strategies and activities to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the federal affairs strategy in partnership with the AGM/Chief Public Affairs and Corporate Services Executive and senior leadership and internal strategy partners
Build and maintain strong relationships and a sophisticated network with relevant government officials, legislative offices, industry partners and thought leaders to influence public discourse in support of company interests
Represent the company before the Congress, Federal Administration, state and local governments and other related organizations on issues related to the company's business, advocating outcomes sought by the organization
Continue to enhance the company's presence in Washington DC
Build strong relationships with internal business leaders, working proactively to keep them well-informed about federal political, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting business activities
Develop and manage a team of federal political affairs professionals to strategically deliver results in a compliant way
Analyze proposed legislative measures and assess the potential impact on SRP
Develop and implement strategy to engage with tribal entities on issues core to SRP’s business functions
Summarize policy developments to internal stakeholders and assess impacts on SRP business
Facilitate internal processes to assist in monitoring, analyzing, and summarizing federal legislation and policy impacting SRP
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required in Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field
Master’s degree or advanced degree in law, public policy, or a related discipline is preferred
A minimum of 15 years cumulative and progressive professional experience in legislative and/or regulatory bodies at the federal level
Previous significant experience on Capitol Hill or relevant administrative agency
Demonstrated experience with federal elected officials, political parties, trade associations, and governmental agencies
Strong bipartisan network that can be leveraged on behalf of SRP
