Director, Business Development & Government Affairs

Requisition ID:

108505

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Directs the state and local government affairs program and the development of new business opportunities for one of American Water’s state subsidiaries, including the development and implementation of recommended strategies and tactics for advancing the company’s priorities, protecting its business interests and enhancing its reputation. This will also include oversight and management of resources responsible for contacting municipal and privately-owned water and wastewater operations to discuss acquisition, negotiate sales for resale contracts and other related business opportunities. Provides counsel to the state president and leadership team on matters affecting policy, politics, and key relationships. This role is the senior government relations professional responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and/or directly establishing, nurturing and maintaining relationships with elected and appointed individuals at the state and local levels of government. Directs the strategy and implementation of external affairs initiatives to support community engagement and customer education. Works with the state president and his/her leadership team to effectively communicate with elected officials and key stakeholders and to position the company as a trusted partner and expert resource. Ensures issues are addressed quickly and appropriately, and that every effort to maintain external relationships is made. This role reports directly to the State President and matrix to VP, Chief Growth Officer and VP, Chief Legislative & External Affairs.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Cont'd

Knowledge/Skills

Experience/Education

Scope

This is a senior people leader position with direct reports who are experienced individual contributors in diverse areas of expertise.

Travel Requirements

25% within the state and in the United States