State Governmental Affairs & Advocacy Manager

Requisition: 84421

 
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp

 
Salary Range: $ 121,200 - $ 199,200
 
Work Location Category: Hybrid

 
We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

The State Governmental Affairs & Advocacy Manager reports to the Sr Director NJ Governmental Affairs and Advocacy and supports PSEG’s state and regional public affairs strategy in New Jersey and jurisdictions where the Company has business interests by analyzing legislative and regulatory issues, crafting persuasive materials, and helping advance policy positions that align with business objectives. The role develops clear, fact based presentations, written summaries, and advocacy materials that translate complex regulatory, legislative, and business issues for diverse external audiences. This role works closely with senior Government Affairs leadership to maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships, track developments in public policy, support strategic outreach efforts, and ensure compliance with lobbying and reporting requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Support implementation of governmental, lobbying, legislative, and public affairs plans by developing fact-based persuasion arguments aligned with PSEG’s policy objectives and business goals.
• Conduct research and analysis on legislative and regulatory initiatives; summarize findings and develop recommended advocacy approaches for review by senior leadership.
• Work with internal business leads to deepen assessment and analysis of evolving policy matters to align with Corporate objectives and goals
• Create external facing deliverables—including PowerPoint presentations, graphics, white papers, position papers, and written summaries—that explain complex policy issues for diverse stakeholder groups. Draft testimony, outreach presentations, and executive speech materials under direction from senior team members.
• Gather supporting information to bolster advocacy and persuasion efforts, including managing external consultants or academics, engaging PSEG subject matter experts, and absorbing written products such as business plans, regulatory filings, pleadings, investor materials, and external stakeholder reports; use data and analysis to develop compelling arguments backed by facts that resonate with key decision-makers. Use data and analysis to develop compelling, fact-based arguments tailored to key decision makers.
• Support relationship building efforts with legislators, policymakers, government agencies, trade associations, and other stakeholders by coordinating outreach, preparing briefing materials, and participating in external meetings. Gather supporting information preview with subject matter experts across the company and reviewing documents such as regulatory filings, business plans, pleadings, investor materials, and stakeholder reports.
• Assist with enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement activities by maintaining stakeholder lists, engagement channels, issues of interest, opportunities, and emerging risks. Ensure compliance with lobbying, reporting, and political contribution requirements and coordinate with legal and regulatory teams as needed. Support internal business units by tracking issues, identifying external opportunities, and participating in cross functional collaboration.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years minimum hands-on experience in government relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, issue management, or related discipline; experience as a lobbyist, legislative aide, elected official, or government relations consultant.
• Ability to quickly grasp policy and political issues; strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes; ability to analyze public policy proposals, draft legislative language, and understand how utilities operate in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; strong political instincts; ability to translate complex topics for diverse external audiences; ability to communicate complex information clearly, run meetings, and be assertive in seeking answers to challenging questions to advance and protect PSEG's interests.
• Proven ability to compellingly translate data and concepts graphically through PowerPoint, Excel, and other tools; familiarity with modeling concepts, SWOT analysis, and stakeholder mapping; keen attention to detail.
• Broad understanding of company operations and corporate strategic and business plans; ability to work effectively in high ambiguity and fast-changing environments; experience in coalition-building and managing activity across jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage significant after-hours responsibilities and travel frequently as needed; must foster an inclusive work environment; must possess a valid US Driver's License.
• High ethical standards and understanding of compliance rules around lobbying, reporting, political contributions, and campaign finance.

Desired

• Advanced degree in political science, public policy, government relations, law, or equivalency.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. 
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI. 

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals. 
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