Job Number:
HC-03937
Date Posted:
March 13, 2026
Position Title:
Director of Government Affairs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Vistra Corp.
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC | Remote (IL)
Contact:
Salary:
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Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Responsible for advocacy and communications to state elected officialsExecute political and relationship strategy at direction of Sr. VP, Educate lawmakers on critical policies and proposals that advance the electric energy industry; garner support for company positionsFive years of government relations experience; prior employment in electric industry is strongly considered
Responsibilities:
• Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company. Assist in federal and local lobbying as necessary.
• Oversee a team of external consultants that will assist in advocating issues on behalf of the company; manage and maintain accountability; educate on key issues.
• Collaborate across company divisions to determine strategy, input on policy positions, and resource priorities.
• Serve as the liaison between Vistra and certain policy and political trade associations; represent company’s views and forge consensus on key issues. Secure leadership roles on priority associations.
• Manage administrative lobby and compliance activities; adhere to reporting and ethics requirements under state and federal laws.
• Support the goals and activities of the Political Action Committees.
Qualifications:
• Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications
• Excellent written and oral communications necessary
• Ability to travel 50% across the state and in Austin during legislative sessions
Instructions:
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Other:
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