Date Posted:
April 27, 2026
Position Title:
Managing Director, Government Affairs
Office/Company:
Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05600
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$190,000–$290,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Advocate and advance EEI’s policy priorities with Congress, the Administration, and across the federal policy landscape.Provide leadership over EEI’s federal advocacy portfolio, set long-term strategic priorities, guide policy positioning, and ensure alignment with EEI’s organizational objectives and member company needs.Bachelor’s degree in political science or public policy or equivalent work experience, 15+ years of experience in the federal legislative and political process, established relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, Administration, and various outside stakeholders and third-party groups.
Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership over EEI’s federal advocacy portfolio, setting long-term strategic priorities, guiding policy positioning, and ensuring alignment with EEI’s organizational objectives and member company needs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of government affairs staff, ensuring coordinated advocacy efforts, professional development, and a high-performance culture.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive strategies to advance industry goals across relevant energy issues, including direct advocacy, coalition building, strategic communications, and third-party engagement with energy, business, and policy partners.
• Ensure cross-departmental collaboration with Legal, Environment, Security & Preparedness, Communications, and External Affairs to develop integrated policy materials, legislative language, educational resources, and testimony used by EEI staff, member companies, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and approval of legislative proposals, amendments, letters, and testimony, ensuring they clearly articulate EEI’s positions and reflect unified industry priorities.
• Represent EEI as a spokesperson and policy expert at high-level meetings, conferences, and industry forums.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in political science or public policy or equivalent work experience
• 15+ years of experience in the federal legislative and political process
• Established relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, Administration, and various outside stakeholders and third-party groups
• Demonstrated success managing and developing teams within a government affairs or public policy environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences, including government officials, EEI members, and senior leadership
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Instructions:
Apply online through EEI’s career site.
Other:
Equal Opportunity Employment M/D/F/V.
