Date Posted:
May 8, 2026
Position Title:
Government Affairs Director
Office/Company:
GE Vernova
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06212
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$176,300.00 - $293,800.00 per year, plus bonus eligibility and benefits
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Support GE Vernova’s government engagement initiatives in the U.S., representing the full breadth of GE Vernova’s energy technology portfolio to external stakeholders.Advocate on a broad range of federal legislative, regulatory, and policy issues with government officials and third parties, and monitor and advise GEV’s leadership on relevant U.S. policy and regulatory developments.Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in political science, public policy, law, or economics; advanced degree strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the U.S. Administration and Congress, representing the full breadth of GE Vernova’s energy technology portfolio in all government engagements.
• Develop and execute proactive advocacy strategies and public policy campaigns that advance GE Vernova’s priorities.
• Monitor and analyze the U.S. legislative and regulatory landscape and deliver timely, actionable intelligence and policy analysis to GEV corporate and business segment leadership.
• Develop legislative and regulatory policy proposals that advance GE Vernova’s interests in the energy sector.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to GE Vernova’s business segments, developing depth of knowledge across key GE Vernova business segments to align policy engagement with commercial priorities.
• Partner with GE Vernova’s international government affairs team to align U.S. engagement with global corporate priorities and ensure a cohesive multinational approach to government affairs.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience working on U.S. federal government affairs matters, including significant relevant experience with the U.S. Congress, executive branch agencies, a global corporation, and/or a law or public affairs firm.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal government institutions, legislative and regulatory processes, energy policy, funding programs, and priorities.
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and/or senior executive branch officials on behalf of a corporation or organization.
• Strong understanding of U.S. government decision-making processes and procedures, and strong relationships with government officials and influencers.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. energy sector and the policy landscape governing electricity generation, transmission, and energy technology deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex, matrixed organization and to translate policy developments into actionable business intelligence.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
