7+ years of experience interfacing with Texas state government
Bachelor's degree or higher
Knowledge of Texas state legislative and regulatory processes in energy or infrastructure
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Self-starter with independent and urgent operation
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strategic relationships with Texas state officials and legislative staff
Monitor, track, and analyze state legislation and assess impacts
Represent Last Energy in meetings and events with policymakers
Coordinate with consultants, lobbyists, and trade associations for advocacy
Provide briefings to internal leadership on Texas policy developments
Organize and support stakeholder events and site visits
Support grassroots outreach and coalition-building efforts
Benefits
Opportunity to impact energy policy in Texas
Engagement with high-level state officials
Exposure to a variety of legislative and regulatory matters
Supportive team environment focused on proactive strategies
Possibility for professional growth in a dynamic industry
Full Job Description
Last Energy seeks a Texas Government Affairs Lead to develop and manage relationships with state government stakeholders in Texas. The ideal candidate has recent experience working with or within state government, particularly in energy or infrastructure policy, and brings a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to advancing Last Energy's interests in Texas.
This role requires a mix of policy acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to communicate Last Energy's mission to diverse stakeholders across the state.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Build and maintain strategic relationships with Texas state officials, agencies, and legislative staff
Monitor, track, and analyze state legislation, regulations, and administrative actions; assess impacts and formulate responses
Represent Last Energy in meetings, hearings, and events with state policymakers and stakeholders
Coordinate with external consultants, lobbyists, and trade associations to support advocacy objectives
Provide briefings to internal leadership on policy and political developments in Texas
Organize and support site visits, facility tours, and stakeholder events in Texas
Support grassroots outreach and coalition-building efforts to advance public policy objectives
Qualifications
7+ years of experience interfacing with Texas state government
Bachelor's degree or higher
Knowledge of Texas state legislative and regulatory processes, particularly in the energy or infrastructure sectors
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and with urgency
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
