American Electric Power

State Governmental and Environmental Affairs Mgr

American Electric Power • $136K — $177K *
Lansing, MI 48911In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, public policy, political science or related discipline.
  • Five years of experience in public policy work with leadership skills.
  • Thorough understanding of state regulatory and legislative processes.
  • Experience with respective state legislative or regulatory processes preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead legislative environmental and policy initiatives.
  • Represent the company's position on regulatory and environmental issues.
  • Establish key stakeholder relationships across multiple levels.
  • Influence the development of environmental regulations in partnership with environmental services.
  • Support corporate grassroots and political action committee activities.
  • Represent the company in industry associations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to enhance overall well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible travel requirements (10-25% of time) for networking and events.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
06-30-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The State Governmental and Environmental Affairs Manager leads activities on Indiana Michigan Power's legislative, regulatory and major policy issues, provides effective representation of the company's positions on environmental issues, and builds a positive awareness of the company's environmental performance through effective communications. This employee develops, organizes and implements corporate policy and strategy in the state capital as well as demonstrates the ability to educate the state, legislative and government on the goals and objectives of the corporation.

Job Description

What you'll do:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Lead legislative environmental and other policy initiatives.
  • Provide effective representation of the company's position on legislative, regulatory, environmental and major policy issues.
  • Establish and maintain key stakeholder legislative, government, regulatory and industry and public advocacy group relationships at every level.
  • Influence the development of Indiana Michigan Power's environmental regulations working in partnership with environmental services.
  • Support corporate grassroots and political action committee activities.
  • Represent Indiana Michigan Power within industry trade associations and other industry organizations.


What we're looking for:

Minimum Requirements:
Education requirements are listed below:
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, public policy, political science or related discipline.


Work Experience requirement listed below:
  • Five (5) years of experience in public policy work with demonstrated leadership skills and thorough understanding of state regulatory and legislative processes.


Other Requirements:
  • Travel requirements are expected 10-25% of the time
  • Experience with respective state legislative or regulatory processes is preferred when working in the operating company.
  • Ability to build relationships, interface, collaborate and achieve objectives through collaboration with multiple groups of stakeholders government officials, business leaders, customers, and AEP employees at all levels.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively negotiate and achieve goals that support customers and our business.
  • Willingness to work evenings or weekends to attend key business functions.


What you'll get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Learn more about American Electric Power
Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
NASDAQ
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