Area Director, Government Affairs

State of New JerseyFull-timePosted Jul 27, 2026

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Job Summary

Responsible for advocacy, outreach and communications to state elected officials across several states and within a specific ISO/RTO regions
Execute political and relationship strategy at direction of Sr. VP and Sr. Director
Educate lawmakers on critical policies and proposals that advance the electric energy industry; garner support for company positions
Represent the company at national policy, political and trade associations

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company.  Assist in federal and local lobbying as neededOversee team of external consultants that will assist in advocating issues on behalf of the company; manage and maintain accountability; educate on key issuesCollaborate across company divisions to help determine strategy, input on policy positions, and resource prioritiesServe as the liaison between Vistra and certain policy and political trade associations; represent company’s views and forge consensus on key issues. Secure leadership roles and executive speaking engagementsManage administrative lobby and compliance activities; adhere to reporting and ethics requirements under state and federal laws.

Support the goals and activities of the Political Action Committees

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications and five years of government relations experience; prior employment in electric industry is strongly considered.  In addition, work related experience as a legislative staffer and/or public policy role is a plusExcellent written and oral communications necessaryAbility to travel 50% across multiple states especially during legislative sessions

Key Metrics

Passage or defeat of priority state legislation along with support or opposition of administrative or executive branch initiativesAdvance political relationships on behalf of the companyEducate newly elected officials; conduct tours and oversee company visitsRepresent the company at fundraising events; coordinate with PAC members and assist in PAC fundraising eventsTrack interim and regular legislative session initiatives; determine engagement levels, work to determine policy positions with regular reporting into SVP and company leadershipConduct coordination with electric industry on policy and issue campaign activities; lead on certain issues in specific statesRange: $137,700 - $246,100

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Job Family

Public/Gov Rels/Comms

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

State of New Jersey

New Jersey

We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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