Associate, Washington Representative Job at Tennessee Valley Authority
Support federal affairs team and strategy to enhance TVA’s public policy brand and reputation through providing executive assistance to the Chief of Federal Government Relations; support of federal affairs operating infrastructure and cadence; budgeting, invoicing, and contract support; and scheduling. Serves as logistical liaison for TVA board nominees during nominations process to enable governance continuity. Supports stakeholder engagement and education through facilitating tours in the Valley and DC-based event planning and execution. Drafts regular correspondence to public policy stakeholders, and works with federal officials to address constituent concerns and inquiries related to TVA and its initiatives. Provides preparation materials and logistical support for relationship development between TVA leaders and federal affairs stakeholders. Supports the federal affairs team in monitoring and researching pending federal legislative and regulatory policies of interest to TVA. Focuses on personal development and takes ownership in staying current on the latest Federal issues and the D.C. political landscape.
JOB DIMENSIONS:
- Supervisory Responsibility — None
- Budget Responsibility — N/A
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Helps monitor federal legislation of interest to TVA and alert Government Relations’ leaders and staff of proposed legislation that could impact the Valley states and/or TVA and its stakeholders. Assists the Government Relations’ leaders and employees in the development of strategies to address legislation of concern to TVA.
- Observes, and occasionally attends, congressional committee hearings on behalf of Washington Representative, Government Relation employees.
- Work with other federal agencies to improve TVA’s reputation and ensure TVA complies with policy and reporting requirements.
- Arrange and host TVA briefings with the TVA congressional delegation and their staffs.
- Helps prepare Government Relations’ leaders and staff for their facilitation of strategic interactions between TVA executives and federal officials and agencies.
- Demonstrates the ability to work with federal officials to address constituent concerns and inquiries related to TVA and its initiatives. Also responsible for legislative committee meeting summaries while also monitoring for and alerting the Government Relations’ team of any TVA-related issues or concerns.
- Focuses on personal development and takes ownership in staying current on the latest Federal issues and the D.C. political landscape.
- Develops working knowledge of TVA and Federal Government Relations to prepare responses to congressional referrals, when necessary.
- Interacts with TVA Board members and executives when visiting the TVA D.C. office.
- Researches, monitors, and reports on regulatory issues of interest to TVA.
- Handles other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education – Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, business or a related field of study
Experience – Four years of professional experience or two years of related professional experience and a background or education in federal government relations, policies and programs.
Certification/License, etc — N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Requires knowledge of candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.
- Detailed knowledge of the Federal legislative process.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Excellent organization skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent writing and research skills, and an ability to distill information in a concise manner.
- Experience in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working with executive level management.
- Able to adapt to change quickly; work independently and anticipate potential needs before they occur.
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