PurposeSupports Liberty's electric utility business in the Central region-Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma-through strategic engagement with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders across the service territory. Monitors legislative activity in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma and cultivates trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and local elected officials. Provides additional support to the Senior Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs on Missouri legislative, regulatory and stakeholder matters; and to the Senior Manager of Community Affairs and Strategic Accounts on municipal and community stakeholder engagement in the Joplin area.
Accountabilities- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and community stakeholders.
- Represent Liberty as a credible and constructive voice in political, regulatory, and community forums.
- Monitor state legislation in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma; assess business impacts and as necessary, support development of advocacy strategies.
- Provide backup legislative support in Missouri, in coordination with the Senior Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs.
- Support Liberty's participation in regional coalitions, trade associations, and industry groups.
- Build and maintain relationships with local elected officials and community leaders in the Joplin area.
- Collaborate with municipal officials, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations on initiatives supporting customer growth and community investment.
- Participate in community meetings, permitting discussions, and local outreach to represent Liberty's interests.
- Support employee volunteerism and outreach initiatives that reflect Liberty's values.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Regulatory Services to ensure coordinated policy and advocacy strategies.
- Advise executives and business leaders on emerging legislative, policy, and regulatory trends.
Education and ExperienceUniversity - Bachelor degree or equivalent
5+ years
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
As the successful candidate
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
What we offer Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
