Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt: Salary, not eligible for over time

Director - Government Affairs

$156,100 - $195,800 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to St. Paul, MN

ALLETE is seeking a strategic government affairs leader to develop and execute legislative and regulatory strategies that advance business objectives, influence public policy, and protect stakeholder interests across local, state, and federal jurisdictions. This position leads government relations, lobbying compliance, PAC activities, issue management, and stakeholder engagement while serving as ALLETE's primary liaison with policy makers throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Montana, Washington, D.C., and other regions where the company operates or has strategic interests.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute legislative and regulatory strategies that advance ALLETE's business objectives, influence public policy, and protect stakeholder interests across loc al, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with elected and appointed officials, industry partners, and key stakeholders while serving as a trusted advocate for the Company's positions and priorities.
• Lead government relations, lobbying compliance, PAC activities, policy analysis, and issue management, ensuring compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to the government affairs team, consultants, and contractors while serving as a strategic advisor to Company leadership on emerging legislative and regulatory issues.
• Manage government affairs activities across Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Montana, Washington, D.C., and other regions where ALLETE operates or has strategic interests; maintain a valid driver's license and travel as needed, including regular trips between St. Paul and Duluth.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution AND
• Twelve or more years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, or a related field, including substantial experience working with local, state, and/or federal government processes.

How to Stand Out

• Proven ability to build and sustain credibility with policymakers and stakeholders while aligning government affairs efforts with business strategy.
• Proven success managing government affairs strategies and stakeholder engagement across multiple jurisdictions, including Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Montana, and Washington, D.C.
• Demonstrated success integrating government affairs strategies with utility business priorities, regulatory objectives, and long-term corporate strategy.
• Experience leading government affairs teams, consultants, and contract lobbyists while serving as a strategic advisor and identifying key business risks in a rapidly changing environment.

ALLETE is a values-drivenenergy company advancing a sustainable future through its nationwide family ofclean-energybusinesses and regulated utilities, all grounded in a culture of integrity, safety, people, and the planet. Across the organization, teams contribute to meaningful work that supports reliable energy, innovative infrastructure, and along-termcommitment tosustainability.

We're headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, which is located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior.Duluth offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure and is a welcoming place to live and build your career.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $156,100 - $195,800. Compensation offered will vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.

This position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Incentive Programs
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences, and more.

This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, and/or aptitude.

Employerwill not sponsor Visas forposition.

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 notedherein, whichever date is earlier.