WGL- Government Affairs Specialist - VA

Job Summary This position will focus on Northern Virginia local governments, counties, and municipalities – an area of growing importance to our policy and legislative infrastructure, permitting, and community‑based initiatives. The role will manage a defined local‑government portfolio and build sustained relationships with elected officials, staff, and community stakeholders. It reports to the Public Affairs Lead for their respective states and provides capacity to proactively manage local issues, elevate concerns earlier, and better support our state‑level strategies. It also supports the Virginia state‑level government affairs portfolio. Primary Duties Support public affairs activities focused on Northern Virginia local governments, counties, and municipalities by assisting with outreach, issue tracking, and relationship coordination. Help manage defined local government portfolios by tracking local issues, monitoring council and committee activity, and escalating concerns to Public Affairs leadership as appropriate. Assist in building and maintaining relationships with local elected officials, staff, and community stakeholders through meeting coordination, correspondence, and follow‑up support. Track and document local policy, permitting, and community‑based initiatives, preparing summaries and basic analysis to inform state‑level strategies and advocacy efforts. Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and community engagements, including scheduling, materials preparation, and documentation. Maintain accurate records, contact lists, and issue trackers to support proactive management of local public affairs activities. Education Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration or related field is required. Work Experience 3+ years of experience in a corporate or government role focused on monitoring and analyzing policy and regulatory developments; drafting briefing materials and stakeholder communications; coordinating meetings with policymakers and external partners; and tracking legislative activity to inform strategic decision‑making. Prior experience in the utilities or energy sector is preferred but not required. Skills and Abilities Demonstrated working knowledge of federal, state, and local legislative processes. Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, to share, retrieve, research and present business information. Demonstrated ability to negotiate successfully with state and community leaders to achieve desired business outcomes. Demonstrated ability to evaluate multiple scenarios and implement effective solutions to broadly defined business problems. Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas logically and concisely to diverse audiences at all organizational levels both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated high level of business acumen and knowledge of business strategy, process and energy industry policy issues. Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors, and peers. Demonstrated ability to influence and win support of government personnel and local and regional business representatives. Salary & Benefits We offer a competitive salary range of $95,400 to $138,075 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Equal Employment Opportunity For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job‑related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, marital status, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr AltaGas