Manager Federal Policy

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The Manager Federal Policy will be responsible for leading federal policy research and analysis to support and align AES business units approach to policy positions. This will include working with AESCE commercial, development, and finance teams as well as the AES Global team and assuring processes for communication and collaboration. In addition, the Manager will identify potential opportunities and risks to success, while collaborating with internal teams to develop and implement coordinated strategy. A key function will be maintaining and nurturing relationships with internal team members, external stakeholders and Trade Organizations. This role will have a strong understanding of AESCE's assets and products and be a capable communicator and team player.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Review, research, analyze, and communicate the potential impact of clean energy and related policy proposals and decisions that may impact development of clean energy .

• Work with internal teams (Development, Commercial, Finance, Operations, AES Global) to identify the policy analysis needs and determine impacts of potential policy on business outcomes .

• Facilitate and support the incorporation of policy analysis into market strategy and outlook, ensuring a shared comprehension of the immediacy of the impact of federal policy risks and opportunities on our short- and long-term portfolio goals . Specifically, enable incorporation of a thorough comprehension of legislation passed or under discussion into the 2022-2026 AESCE portfolio outlook .

• Develop meaningful communication and notification tools best suited for various priorities and stakeholders (both internal and external)

• Assure that the Vice President of External Relations is updated key issues and opportunities in a timely way .

• Assist with the development of federal stakeholder strategy .

• As appropriate and requested, foster and maintain relationships and project communications with key policymakers and decision makers .

• Represent AESCE at various trade organization, business, government, and community meetings and events .

• Mobilize individuals and organizations to demonstrate support for renewable energy projects

• Up to 30% travel may be required .

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 5 to 7 years relevant experience in federal policy analysis and government relations

• Experience in analyzing and communicating policy

• Background working and communicating complex concepts to teams who work in various disciplines.

• Microsoft Office skills; virtual meeting platform(s) such as Zoom or Teams; experience with a CRM tool such as Salesforce

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Hands-on, hard-working team player who is eager to grow and learn

• Ability to balance priorities and deal flexibly with a rapidly changing environment

• Comfort working cross-functionally and developing consensus

• Natural leadership skills with the ability to take the lead and work successfully with people across internal functional groups

• Excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking

• Energetic and willing to take action organizer ready to help assist with AES CE

• Willingness to learn and gain experience in communications, federal and state government, and the renewable energy industry

• Strong personal commitment to renewable energy, business, and/or rural economic development

• Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures

• Teammate, knowing that what we will build as a team will be better than what we would each build alone; "no task is beneath me" attitude reflecting the fast-growing nature of the Clean Energy unit

• Exemplify our Values of Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.