Job Abstract

About the Role

Role & Responsibilities

As a Managing Director in the Energy Natural Resources (ENR) sector you will provide senior-level counsel and assist clients in developing multi-faceted communications strategies to shape and inform the political and policy environment, support new market entry, and infrastructure development plans. A successful Managing Director will be confident in an entrepreneurial environment, have the ability to secure and build strong client relationships, develop new business opportunities, stay abreast of and even contribute to the advancement of key industry developments, as well as help continually innovate the firm's offerings.

Qualified candidates must possess and demonstrate an excellent command of (1) energy infrastructure development (transmission, pipelines, renewables, oil, natural gas and CO2) and the associated communications and public affairs needs around siting and building new infrastructure; (2) the competitive landscape surrounding corporations in the space; and (3) legislative and regulatory issues that have the potential to impact our clients. Candidates with the ability to demonstrate specialized, technical knowledge related to how these agencies and commissions work in the United States will be prioritized.

Other qualifications and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

Client Delivery

• Provide expert communications and/or advocacy counsel to clients in line with their respective business priorities

• Manage overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Oversee client budgets, business strategy, and be accountable for client account profitability

Business Development

• Generate and lead new business development efforts

• Identify emerging opportunities to add greater value for clients

• Recognize and apply global and regional social, economic and other impactful policy trends, and translating those insights into actionable ideas

• Possess, develop and maintain relationships with applicable trade associations, journalists/media outlets, think tanks and relevant industry leaders to enhance and grow business

Practice Leadership

• Effectively lead account teams on complex client communications challenges

• Actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate staff to excel

• Anticipate potential challenges and evaluate strategies with senior management

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 5 - Managing Dir
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable
• Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt

• Minimum Pay: 212000
• Maximum Pay: 271000