State & Local Government Affairs Rep Sr/Staff - Mid-...

State & Local Government Affairs Rep Sr/Staff - Mid-Atlantic and Northeast RegionJoin to apply for the State & Local Government Affairs Rep Sr/Staff - Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region role at WilliamsState & Local Government Affairs Rep Sr/Staff - Mid-Atlantic and Northeast RegionJoin to apply for the State & Local Government Affairs Rep Sr/Staff - Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region role at WilliamsDo something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!The State Government & Regulatory Affairs Rep Sr. is responsible for leading, developing and maintaining state government and regulatory agency and non-governmental organization relationships in all areas where we operate, not only for project specific advocacy but for overall business growth, operations and project execution support. This position will lead company engagement to influence the development of state legislation, regulation and policies that could affect our company. The ability to collaborate across all business functions and partner with internal business partners to develop and implement a state and local issue management process that nurtures relationships across government are keys to success.Your work will challenge and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.Day in the Life:As a State Government & Regulatory Affairs Rep Sr/Staff supporting the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region, you’ll spend your days building trusted relationships with policymakers, tracking legislation, and shaping regulatory outcomes that support natural gas pipelines. Whether you're briefing senior leaders, collaborating with internal teams, or representing Williams in statehouses and industry groups, your work will directly influence our ability to operate and grow responsibly. It’s a dynamic role where strategy meets advocacy—and where your voice helps power the future.Responsibilities/Expectations:Serves as on-the-ground lobbyist and company representative within the region of operationsCultivates relationships with government leaders, policymakers, and regulatory agencies to advocate on behalf of our position on issues, enhance our reputation and influence policies and regulationsLeads meaningful engagement in technical partner groups on issues and appropriately influence policy development and regulatory comments and advocacyDrafts company position papers and presentations; accompanies senior leaders on visits and prepares them for these meetings by creating relevant briefing materials focused on political advocacy guidance developed on-the-ground in relevant statesDrives the agenda for business impact; tracks our participation in these groups and actively participates in trade associations, coalitions and other industry groups to drive business objectivesLeads engagement on proposed state-level regulations and leads us through the public comment process, collaborating with Environment & Permitting and Legal on technical insightsDevelops implementation plans and tools for when new regulations or rules take effect; risk ranks each proposed regulation and provides a monthly report while also providing a strategy for our highest risk issuesLeads collateral creation by drafting presentations, creating talking points, developing fact sheets, elevating the political perspective for content across the company, and undertaking research and expansion projectsOther duties as assignedEducation/Years of Experience:Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, Communications; a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in government affairs, patron relations or related fieldPreferred: Master's degrees in Law, Business, Political Science, Communications; a minimum of eight (8) years of experience as staff in a State House, Governor's office, or federal congressional office within the specific geographic region to which the individual is assigned; public relations backgroundShift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:Willingness to travel throughout the region regularly (up to 50% of time)Other Requirements:Must be registered as a lobbyist in states where our organization operates; in either the mid-Atlantic or Northeast regionAbility to be proactive in legislative and regulatory engagementsStrong understanding of the energy industry and experience in oil and natural gas policy issuesThorough understanding of the legislative process and rulesDemonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Applications and PC skillsExperience using and implementing communications tools with internal and external audiencesHighly developed strategic skills in government and regulatory affairs and outreachAbility to work under high pressure in a dynamic environment and collaborate across a matrixed organizationPreferred: Former legislative or regulatory stafferPreferred: Experience in issues campaigns, Responsible for leading, developing and maintaining state government and regulatory agency and non-governmental organization relationships in all areas where Williams operates, not only for project-specific advocacy but for overall business growth, operations and project execution support. 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Created: 2025-10-08