ISO New England is recruiting an on-the-ground representative in Washington, DC to serve as the organization's liaison to the offices of the New England States on Capitol Hill and to Congressional committees with responsibility for energy policy. Ideal candidate will be prepared to design a targeted outreach program to regularly brief New England's Congressional offices and House and Senate Energy Committee staff. This role serves as a go-between with the ISO and the region's federal representatives to share timely information and analysis concerning the New England electric grid consistent with the ISO's mission and vision. This role requires a grasp of the legislative process to provide regular reports to the organization's senior leadership on policy developments. This role involves working directly with senior leadership to develop the organization's positions on federal policy developments.

How you will make an Impact

• Monitor and report internally on energy policy in Congress and related developments or implementation by federal agencies (e.g., US Departments of Energy, Interior/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Homeland Security, and the EPA).
• Collaborate with team members to prepare talking points, remarks, and presentations for use by the organization's representatives at external briefings and conferences and in a wide array of communications with New England public officials and staff
• Support the organization's plans to exercise and provide timely communications to public officials during power system emergencies
• Day-to-day responsibilities internally and externally will involve both in-person and virtual interactions
• Travel to the ISO's main offices is required on an ongoing basis to build relationships with External Affairs team members and the organization's senior leadership and technical staff (travel and accommodation expenses are covered)
• Coordinate all Capitol Hill outreach with manager and the organization's Washington, DC-based federal consultant
• Monitor federal ethics requirements for registration and disclosure applicable to the organization's outreach and interactions with public officials and staff
• Track and report interactions with public officials and staff using a customer relationship management (CRM) system

What we are looking for

• Undergraduate degree in the liberal arts (e.g., communications, political science) or other concentration applicable to the role
• Team player who is eager to collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality communications and services to external stakeholders
• Articulate, measured, and even-keeled government affairs professional
• Strong written and oral communication skills and an overall commitment to excellence in the field of communications and ability to prepare clear and concise communications materials for internal and external use (e.g., executive summaries, memos, presentations, web-based articles)
• Self-starter who stays on top of assignments and can work independently
• Knowledgeable about the electric industry and the federal policies that led to the formation of wholesale electricity markets, as well as the state and federal policies shaping the electric grid of the future
• Ability to thrive in a highly technical environment that is guided to a great extent by processes and procedures, and that is characterized by a culture of compliance to fulfill state and federal regulatory requirements
• A desire to have an impact on the organization's government affairs program in support of its unique mission, vision, and strategic goals
• Eagerness to learn about the ISO's responsibilities for system operation, wholesale market administration, and power system planning through on-the-job training and formal training

Please submit a cover letter with you application. Thank you!

Clarity of purpose is the starting point for all success. The ISO's mission, vision, and values define our purpose-these values serve as the cultural cornerstones of theorganization.

Mission: Through collaboration and innovation, ISO New England plans the transmission system, administers the region's wholesale markets, and operates the power system to ensure reliable and competitively priced wholesale electricity.

Vision: To harness the power of competition and advanced technologies to reliably plan and operate the grid as the region transitions to clean energy.

Values: Expertise, Respect, Innovation, Dependability and Collaboration

What We Offer: Located in Holyoke, MA amid the picturesque Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, our employees get the best of both rural and urban living, enjoying day-to-day local community culture and conveniences with drivable access to big city amenities. Our competitive base salaries, performance-driven bonus incentive offering, as well as a variety of health, wellness, and professional development benefits underscore the value we place in our employees. Beyond our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, we encourage continuous learning through our training and tuition reimbursement programs and support work-life balance with flex hours, hybrid work models for most roles, and paid vacation and holidays. Our benefits strive to fulfill the needs of our employees across life's stages, with paid parental time off, health and wellness programs, 401k with company match, and a retirement plan. For the convenience of our employees, we offer complimentary access to our onsite fitness center and a cafeteria with free coffee.

COVID-19 Policy: Employee safety and well-being is a priority at ISO New England. To safeguard our teams and the important work they do, ISO New England has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Equal Opportunity : We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.

Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Social Networking Notice : ISO New England reserves the right to review the candidate's postings on any social networking site accessible in the public domain as part of the candidate assessment process.

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• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 10