Director, Stakeholder Engagement (Hybrid)

Exelon•Washington, DC

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in? Primary Purpose PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The position will be responsible for leading Exelon's engagement with external stakeholders and building third party coalitions to support Exelon and Operating Company policy initiatives. The position will be responsible for retaining and managing external consultants to support stakeholder strategy development and execution. The position will also be responsible for developing and executing Exelon's engagement strategy with various federal agencies, including Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Communications Commission, and to coordinate with subject matter experts across the company on these matters.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years professional experience in the electric and gas industry involved in govt affairs or external affairs activities.
Either a BA or BS degree in business, engineering, political science, public policy or related field
Possess a broad breadth of knowledge about the electric and gas energy industry; a sophisticated understanding of and experience in electric and gas utility operations, bulk power market operation and the regulatory & legislative process
Conversant with trends and policy implications of current financial, energy, legal and labor issues associated with this industry
A track record of collaborating with external stakeholders and guiding high profile agendas and/or issue campaigns through complex political and regulatory environments and the broader public policy arena
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Law Degree or Masters degree in business, engineering, political science, public policy or related field
Previous work experience in utility regulatory, legislative, policy or legal groups

Responsibilities

Lead the company's engagement with external stakeholders and coordinate with teams across Exelon and the Operating Companies to build and maintain relationships, ensuring insights and perspectives are shared consistently and proactively with external stakeholders.
Manage and utilize consultants to support strategy development and execution.
Work with teams across Exelon and the Operating Companies to ensure alignment and transparency of communication to external stakeholders.
Build diverse coalitions to advance Exelon and Operating Company strategic priorities and objectives.
Coordinate with Operating Companies, particularly during state legislative cycles, to champion third party voices and advance state-level priorities.
Develop and execute engagement strategy with various federal agencies and closely coordinate and collaborate with subject matter experts inside the company and with external consultants.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $188,800.00/Yr. – $259,600.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more