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Employment Type:
ALLETE - Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Government Affairs Representative
$76,500 - $95,500 | Hybrid with in person reporting to Bismarck, ND
Help shape energy policy and advocacy across North Dakota and Montana (as needed) by building relationships with policymakers, monitoring local, legislative, and regulatory developments, and advancing company positions on issues that matter to our business, customers, and communities. This role serves as a trusted liaison and strategic voice in support of ALLETE's long-term goals and stakeholder interests.
What you'll do

• Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of local, legislative and regulatory process as well as issues of importance to ALLETE's business units and customers across local, state, and federal level under the guidance of government affairs management.
• Develop and maintain working relationships; communicates company positions on issues and serves as liaison with elected and appointed public officials, legislative and agency staff at all levels of government.
• Help ensure adequate internal review of pending and proposed legislation and regulations to determine impact on the company and its customers; identifies priority issues; influences public policy to protect the interests of the company's stakeholders; enhances the company image by being recognized as a credible source of information.
• Scope of government affairs responsibilities include North Dakota, Montana, and Washington, DC and include engagement with local jurisdictions within these regions.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years or more of experience in local, state, and/or federal government, or a similar level of experience working with the local, state, and/or federal governmental process.
  • A Master's degree may be considered for up to one year of work experience.
• A valid driver's license and the responsibility to maintain it.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours and to travel to attend stakeholder meetings, regulatory or legislative proceedings or other events.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build and maintain internal and external working relationships.

About us
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE's clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career. Minnesota Power has owned and operated infrastructure in North Dakota for decades, and proudly employs over 200 employees in western North Dakota.
The expected annual compensation range for this position is $76,500 - $95,500. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement, and more.

This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.
ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.
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