Government Relations, Texas

The role

This specialist will manage government relations in Texas. You will set legislative strategy, build relationships with state and local stakeholders, and monitor the regulatory environment to facilitate company growth.

What you will do

• Own government affairs strategy across Texas
• Build relationships with state legislators, PUCT staff, and other stakeholders
• Monitor happenings at the Texas Capitol and the PUCT
• Track legislation and rulemakings across Texas
• Draft legislation, testimony, comment letters, and position papers
• Manage external lobbyists, trade groups, and other advocate partners
• Build coalitions with industry groups, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders
• Represent Base at the Texas Capitol, PUCT hearings, industry forums, and conferences
• Develop briefing materials and policy papers

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or lobbying in Texas
• Track record of advancing legislation
• Deep knowledge of the Texas legislative process and the PUCT's rulemaking process
• Existing relationships with Texas legislators and other relevant stakeholders
• Involvement with organizations where state legislators develop model policies
• First-rate presentation, written, and oral communication skills
• Self-starter instincts with strong project management skills
• Comfort handling multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Comfort managing outside lobbyists
• Comfort operating without a large support network

Nice to have

• experience in the energy sector

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. The company is composed of engineers, operators, and creatives.