Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisor

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisorat Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll support the development and implementation of engagement plans that result in favorable policy and infrastructure project outcomes primarily in Santa Barbara County and in parts of Ventura County, to help safely deliver reliable, clean and affordable electricity. As a Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisor, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future? Core responsibilities include growing and maintaining relationships as well as building consensus with key stakeholders, including government officials/associations, community leaders, and business associations/coalitions. The Advisor works closely with internal teams to understand policy priorities and key infrastructure projects. They collaborate on educating stakeholders, gathering feedback from customers, explaining complex internal processes, mitigating reputation/brand risks, developing advocacy messages and government relations approaches to drive favorable outcomes. The Advisor provides support in an assigned role for the Organizational Unit (OU) and company emergency response. After hours, night and weekend duty rotation may be required. The Advisor also develops and tracks performance metrics.  

Incident Management Team Expected Participation: Employees are expected to support emergency response and/or business continuity efforts, including readiness to serve on an Incident Management Team (IMT) when needed. Employees will participate in an on-call rotation (approximately every four to six weeks), to support IMT activations during emergency events. IMT assignments may differ from an individual’s regular responsibilities. 

As a Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisor, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Political Science, Business, or related field.
• Experience in helping to manage candidate, ballot measure and/or issue advocacy campaigns.
• Experience managing infrastructure and public involvement activities.
• Experience working closely with local governments.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and planning skills. 
• Effective decision making, results delivery, and team building.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in the energy industry.
• Ability to analyze, summarize and recommend ideas and concepts to senior management in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
• Strong ethics, people skills, and the ability to optimally manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
• Strong organizational skills with an elevated level of initiative and ability to effectively interface and collaborate with partners to help drive solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
• Ability to handle and support multiple projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with social media tools for monitoring and engaging with stakeholders. 

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• This position will require reporting to SCE's Service Center in Goleta, CA. Reporting to another SCE facility in Ventura County may be considered based on the successful candidate's home location.
• Position will require up to 30% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory. 
• Relocation does not apply to this position.
• This position is eligible for a location-based incentive.  Incentive is offered if commitment is made to work on-site and to remain in specified work location for an agreed-upon timeframe.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected] or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.