At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.
ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.

JOB SUMMARY

Ensure that legislators, policymakers, and staff have quick access to high quality information. Responsible for coordinating ERCOT's relationships with state and federal governmental entities, particularly the Texas Legislature and Congress. Analyzes and monitors all legislation affecting ERCOT and the Texas electricity industry. Maintains strong and continuous relationships with key legislators and legislative staff.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.
• May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower level workers.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Monitors activities at Congress and at the Texas Legislature, including committee hearings and reports
• Analyzes and monitors all legislation affecting ERCOT and the Texas electricity industry
• Maintains strong and continuous relationships with key legislators and legislative staff
• Coordinates and schedules contacts between ERCOT management and legislators and their staffs
• Coordinates development of quality documents and presentations (testimony, white papers, reports, etc.) for the Legislature, and occasionally for Congress
• Maintains contacts and monitors activities at relevant state agencies as appropriate
• Attends legislative hearings as needed
• Supports the Legal Department as needed, particularly for policy and impact analysis
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with other ERCOT departments
• Coordinates internal communications regarding governmental affairs and issues

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Requires minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a legislative office or in government relations

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree : Economics, Political Science, Journalism, Communication or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

Expected Salary Range:
$101,975 - $173,369