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Build Meaningful Relationships. Make a Lasting Impact.At American Transmission Co. (ATC), we do more than move electricity across the grid. We help power communities, support economic growth, and enable a reliable energy future. Behind that mission is a team of professionals who build trusted relationships, solve complex challenges, and help shape the policies that impact our business and the industry we serve.\nWe're looking for a Manager, Government Affairs to lead ATC's government affairs strategy and advocacy efforts across local, state, and federal levels. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of public policy, business strategy, stakeholder engagement, and energy infrastructure.\nIf you're passionate about influencing policy, building relationships, and helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments, this could be the next step in your career.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nWhat You'll Do\nAs Manager, Government Affairs, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and key representative of ATC, helping advance the company's priorities while building strong relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry partners, and stakeholders.\nLead the development and execution of ATC's government affairs strategies and advocacy priorities.\nMonitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments and assess potential impacts to ATC and the electric transmission industry.\nDevelop policy positions, advocacy strategies, and recommendations that support business objectives.\nBuild and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, regulators, trade associations, customers, and industry stakeholders.\nProvide timely policy analysis, strategic guidance, and executive briefings to senior leaders.\nRepresent ATC at hearings, meetings, conferences, coalition activities, and public forums.\nCoordinate external engagement efforts and prepare leaders and subject matter experts for interactions with policymakers and stakeholders.\nOversee lobbying disclosure reporting, required filings, recordkeeping, consultant relationships, and government affairs operational processes.\nManage ATC's political contribution programs and related reporting activities.\nLead and develop employees while collaborating across Legal, Regulatory, Communications, Operations, Planning, and other business functions.\nThis role requires approximately 30% travel, including overnight travel.\nWho Will Be Successful in This Role?\nThe ideal candidate is a politically savvy leader who understands how public policy and government decisions influence business outcomes. They are equally comfortable building relationships with legislators and regulators, advising executives on emerging policy issues, coordinating advocacy efforts, and leading a team toward strategic goals.\nSuccessful candidates are:\nStrategic thinkers who connect policy developments to business priorities.\nTrusted relationship builders who establish credibility across diverse stakeholder groups.\nInfluential communicators who can simplify complex topics and drive informed decision-making.\nCollaborative leaders who work effectively across teams and functions.\nAdaptable professionals who remain effective in dynamic and fast-moving environments.\nStrong executors who balance strategy, compliance, operational excellence, and results.\nWhat You'll Bring\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Law, or a related field.\nSix or more years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, advocacy, or a related field.\nExperience serving as a liaison to legislative, executive, or regulatory bodies.\nDemonstrated success building productive relationships with government officials, agencies, and industry stakeholders.\nExperience analyzing legislative and regulatory developments and developing policy recommendations or advocacy strategies.\nExperience overseeing political contribution programs and associated reporting requirements.\nExperience leading employees, major functional programs, or significant cross-functional initiatives.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.\nExperience in the electric utility, energy, transmission, infrastructure, or another highly regulated industry.\nExperience coordinating external consultants, trade associations, coalitions, or advocacy groups.\nExperience representing organizations in hearings, meetings, conferences, or public forums.\nKnowledge of lobbying disclosure requirements, political contribution governance, reporting obligations, and compliance processes.\nWhy ATC?\nPurpose-Driven Work: We’re energized by meaningful and challenging work that contributes to the greater good, from powering everyday life to grid modernization. \nPeople-Centric Culture: We are difference makers. We lead with trust, value collaboration, and foster a supportive environment where people grow, contribute openly, and make a difference. \nFlexibility & Balance: Our work environment encourages autonomy, connection, and choice with accountability. \nGrowth & Development: Curiosity, coaching, and engagement fuel careers. We invest in our people through cross-functional opportunities, skill-building, and assignments that stretch potential and build careers. \nComprehensive Rewards: Compensation, benefits, and well-being offerings are thoughtfully and competitively designed to support employees’ unique needs. \nReliable Innovation: Grounded in the communities we serve, we play a critical role in powering the grid, with the agility to innovate, lead, and drive progress in a time of transformational change in the industry. \n A Shared Future: We commit to creating an environment where people can do their best work, thrive, and drive success for our customers and stakeholders, delivering a lasting impact for all. \nJoin our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.\nThe targeted base pay for this position is $148,300 to $173,300 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more.\n*The pay range is a general guideline. 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