Williams

State & Local Government Affairs Rep Sr/Staff - Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region

State & Local Government Affairs Rep Sr/Staff - Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region
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LocationWashington, DC
Job Typefull time
Hybrid
Remote
Oil and Gas

About This Job

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Do 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 operations
Cultivates relationships with government leaders, policymakers, and regulatory agencies to advocate on behalf of our position on issues, enhance our reputation and influence policies and regulations
Leads meaningful engagement in technical partner groups on issues and appropriately influence policy development and regulatory comments and advocacy
Drafts 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 states
Drives 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 objectives
Leads engagement on proposed state-level regulations and leads us through the public comment process, collaborating with Environment & Permitting and Legal on technical insights
Develops 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 issues
Leads 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 projects
Other duties as assigned


Education/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 field
Preferred: 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 background


Shift/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 region
Ability to be proactive in legislative and regulatory engagements
Strong understanding of the energy industry and experience in oil and natural gas policy issues
Thorough understanding of the legislative process and rules
Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and PC skills
Experience using and implementing communications tools with internal and external audiences
Highly developed strategic skills in government and regulatory affairs and outreach
Ability to work under high pressure in a dynamic environment and collaborate across a matrixed organization
Preferred: Former legislative or regulatory staffer
Preferred: Experience in issues campaigns


Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Wellness Program with annual rewards
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.


For more information, please visit


https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/


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