State Affairs Lead Specialist

The State Affairs Lead Specialist will develop and execute state-level government affairs, stakeholder engagement, and public policy strategies to support Steelhead's development portfolio. This role will work with a high degree of autonomy, serving as a trusted advisor to project teams and company leadership, representing Steelhead before elected officials, regulators, industry associations, trade organizations, and key external stakeholders.

What You Will Do

The State Affairs Lead Specialist will be responsible for leading the development and execution of state government affairs, stakeholder engagement, and public policy strategies. This will include monitoring and analyzing legislative, regulatory, political, and market developments, providing strategic guidance to project teams and leadership, and representing the company before state legislators, regulators, executive branch officials, industry associations, and key external stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of state legislative processes, regulatory frameworks, permitting requirements, and political landscapes. They will have experience representing organizations before elected officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, coalitions, and industry groups, and be able to build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, community leaders, industry stakeholders, and business organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Law, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, stakeholder engagement, renewable energy, infrastructure, or a related field
• Demonstrated success developing and executing legislative, regulatory, advocacy, or public affairs strategies
• Strong understanding of state legislative processes, regulatory frameworks, permitting requirements, and political landscapes
• Experience representing organizations before elected officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, coalitions, and industry groups
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, community leaders, industry stakeholders, and business organizations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Industry-leading benefits
• Comprehensive dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off policies
• Outstanding 401(k) plan with employer match