External Affairs Manager II

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 7+ years
Benefits
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members
Responsibilities
As an External Affairs Manager at Florida Power & Light, you will work seamlessly with our county and municipal governmental officials to cultivate strategic relationships and secure favorable frameworks for our operations
Leveraging your deep experience within the local government sphere, you’ll help reinforce our position as an industry leader and critical community partner
You will also possess exceptional public speaking skills to deliver persuasive and impactful messages, representing Florida Power & Light’s interests at public forums and local events
The Employee In This Position Will
Maintain relationships with government officials at the local level and act as FPL’s representative for key company initiatives in your area
Implement effective project management protocols for oversight and execution of FPL projects in your lobbying efforts
Tactfully manage constituent-related matters, receive and resolve various inquiries and complaints from our elected Stakeholders, and provide responsive, substantive feedback where appropriate
Mobilize and align internal stakeholders behind legislative and regulatory policy matters
Arrange public meetings and forums to improve transparency and build community support
Employees in this role provide the strategic groundwork for the successful implementation of company policies, initiatives, and objectives (expansion, development, etc.) by raising awareness and advocacy to the local governmental, business, and general communities, and through the coordination of the internal and external customers
This position involves navigating issues to comply with company policies, including the change and interpretation of policies
Individuals are responsible for the early detection and resolution of issues that prevent or limit the company’s financial exposure to penalties and fines (violation notices and citations), and protect company investments (nuclear cost recovery, rate case)
Lobbies by researching, analyzing, and advocating for company positions on pending agenda items
Researches, compiles information, makes presentations, and meets with elected officials and Business and Community Leaders to provide information
Serves as a Board Member for BDO’s, chambers, corporate/business, non-profits, etc
Works with and across other business units to solve cross-functional problems and to build consensus
Analyzes and creates networking and bridge-building opportunities by attending - and inviting stakeholders to attend - company sponsored events
Creates opportunities and facilitates and participates in Executive presentations
Attends Council or Commission Meetings to monitor or present company business case positions
Travels extensively
Represents corporate leadership to external stakeholders and in the external community
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Job description
Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

As an External Affairs Manager at Florida Power & Light, you will work seamlessly with our county and municipal governmental officials to cultivate strategic relationships and secure favorable frameworks for our operations. Leveraging your deep experience within the local government sphere, you’ll help reinforce our position as an industry leader and critical community partner. You will also possess exceptional public speaking skills to deliver persuasive and impactful messages, representing Florida Power & Light’s interests at public forums and local events. Familiarity with Miami-Dade County’s political landscape and a basic understanding of FPL’s power delivery system are preferred.

The Employee In This Position Will
• Maintain relationships with government officials at the local level and act as FPL’s representative for key company initiatives in your area.
• Implement effective project management protocols for oversight and execution of FPL projects in your lobbying efforts.
• Tactfully manage constituent-related matters, receive and resolve various inquiries and complaints from our elected Stakeholders, and provide responsive, substantive feedback where appropriate.
• Mobilize and align internal stakeholders behind legislative and regulatory policy matters.
• Arrange public meetings and forums to improve transparency and build community support.

This is an onsite opportunity based out of Miami, FL.

Job Overview

Employees in this role provide the strategic groundwork for the successful implementation of company policies, initiatives, and objectives (expansion, development, etc.) by raising awareness and advocacy to the local governmental, business, and general communities, and through the coordination of the internal and external customers. This position involves navigating issues to comply with company policies, including the change and interpretation of policies. Individuals are responsible for the early detection and resolution of issues that prevent or limit the company’s financial exposure to penalties and fines (violation notices and citations), and protect company investments (nuclear cost recovery, rate case).

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Lobbies by researching, analyzing, and advocating for company positions on pending agenda items
• Researches, compiles information, makes presentations, and meets with elected officials and Business and Community Leaders to provide information
• Serves as a Board Member for BDO’s, chambers, corporate/business, non-profits, etc.
• Works with and across other business units to solve cross-functional problems and to build consensus
• Analyzes and creates networking and bridge-building opportunities by attending - and inviting stakeholders to attend - company sponsored events
• Creates opportunities and facilitates and participates in Executive presentations
• Attends Council or Commission Meetings to monitor or present company business case positions
• Travels extensively
• Represents corporate leadership to external stakeholders and in the external community
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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