State Government Affairs Manager (Illinois)

Springfield, IL. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will act as a legislative advocate in Illinois to build relationships with legislators and staff. You will monitor legislation, draft testimony, and align state strategy with national policy priorities.

What you will do

Act as the company's advocate at the Illinois State Capitol
Build and maintain relationships with legislators, committee staff, and legislative leadership
Monitor, analyze, and advocate for legislation that impacts the business
Track bills from introduction through committee and floor action
Draft testimony and written comments for legislative committee hearings
Deploy data-driven arguments to persuade legislators
Distill legislative shifts into actionable business intelligence for executive leadership
Identify and partner with trade associations, NGOs, and industry peers to build coalitions
Work with the broader policy team to align Illinois legislative strategy with national policy priorities

Required qualifications

Significant experience in state government affairs, with a heavy emphasis on the Illinois market
Proven success lobbying and negotiating with members of the Illinois General Assembly
Strong familiarity with how bills move through the statehouse
Ability to translate technical energy and grid concepts into clear, actionable terms for non-technical legislators and staff
A strong presence and exceptional public-speaking skills
Ability to run independently to further a surging business
Comfort with challenging the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible
Excellent communication skills
An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and prioritizes impact
Passion for our work and a commitment to fueling American innovation, security, and prosperity

Nice to have

experience in energy regulatory affairs is a plus

About the company

Base is America’s next-generation power company rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries. They are engineers, operators, and creatives solving complex, interdisciplinary challenges.