Senior Director, State Legislative Affairs

WHO WE ARE

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 220 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States.

EEI employees are required to work in office Monday-Thursday, and have the option to work remotely on Fridays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS:

The Senior Director, State Legislative Affairs will oversee EEI’s day-to-day engagement with state elected officials and advocate for the industry’s policy priorities. Engage with third party groups and leverage stakeholders to advance EEI member policy objectives. Engage and manage relationships with national state legislative and governor groups, as well as state policy think tanks to advance policy positions for EEI members. Work closely with EEI member company officials and internal EEI teams to develop and implement advocacy strategies and tactics to advance state policy priorities.

State Legislative Engagement and Partnerships (80%): Represent EEI at conferences for national state legislative and governors’ groups and think tanks. Work to advance EEI’s key priorities with the various elected official groups and state think tanks and to promote the business model of the electric power industry.

State Issue Tracking (10%): Work with the EEI External Affairs team and member companies to track key trends and develop and implement strategies and tactics to advance policy priorities.

Team Management (10%): Oversee State Legislative Affairs programmatic budget. Supervise 2 direct reports: the Manager of State Legislative Affairs and the Manager of State Legislative Research.

REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced is preferred.

- 12 years or more of relevant state government affairs experience. Energy industry experience preferred.

- Experience and relationships in national state legislative organizations, such as NGA, NCSL, CSG, etc. Expertise energy and/or electricity policy a plus.

- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups to build consensus.

- Proven leadership and management experience, including staff supervision and cross-functional collaboration.

- Excellent communication and writing skills, including the ability to develop clear, persuasive, and technically sound materials.

- Strong public speaking skills.

- Ability to think strategically and drive organizational objectives in a fast-paced, evolving policy environment.

- Experience working with or within industry associations, government, or policy-focused organizations is a plus.

- Strong experience with MS Office products. Experience with policy tracking is a plus.

- Travel requirement: up to 60 percent of the time.

Compensation

The salary range for role is $160,000-210,000. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities. The role is eligible for a performance based bonus for the 2026 calendar year which is paid out the following March.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity