Senior Manager, Strategic Growth and Community Affairs

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Strategic Growth and Community Affairs will serve as the senior leader in PSCo driving Colorado state and local government energy policy strategy execution on behalf of large load customers and infrastructure siting and construction. The role will lead the development and execution of a proactive narrative strategy that protects Xcel Energy’s brand while positioning Colorado to competitively serve data centers and other large load customers.

What You Will Do

The Senior Manager will lead the development and execution of a proactive Colorado narrative and stakeholder strategy, provide leadership in executing PSCo’s Colorado state and local government energy policy priorities, and translate growth priorities into a proactive Colorado strategy that aligns state legislation, local government rules and regulations, franchise, public affairs, regulatory, economic development, and community engagement activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 8 years of demonstrated experience in state or local government affairs, community relations, external relations, public policy, communications, or advocacy, ideally in an energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development context. The candidate will also have very strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex political and community issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, communications, business or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8 years of demonstrated experience in state or local government affairs, community relations, external relations, public policy, communications, or advocacy
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Limited-Purpose FSA
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave