Government Affairs Program Manager

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities.

With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary 

 

The Government Affairs Program Manager will be expected to lead CORE’s federal and state government affairs program and support CORE’s regional government affairs and grant programs.

Specific to government affairs, this role will be responsible to manage and interface with CORE’s government affairs consultants/lobbyists, represent CORE in legislator and public official meetings, draft legislation, or legislative positions, testify at the state capital and engage with media.

This role will support and execute CORE’s legislative strategy by proposing goals and leveraging resources.

This position will focus on strategic planning, communicating, advocating, and executing proactive state and federal government affairs goals to advance CORE Electric Cooperative’s mission and vision.

This position serves as one of the organization's primary contacts responsible for developing strategic lobbying plans, as well as communicating and promoting the company's positions directly to federal and state officials.

This position will also support local and regional government affairs efforts by representing CORE in engagements with elected officials, partner organizations, strategic members, and media.  Specific to grants, this position will work collaboratively to support and coordinate the organization’s grant seeking efforts.

This position is primarily responsible for assisting with grant proposals, including assembling, and submitting grant requests, establishing, and maintaining personal contact and relationships with contacts, conducting research and maintaining a calendar of submissions and other deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Government Affairs


* Lead legislative efforts by working with local, state and federal governments.


* Research, analyze, and evaluate existing and proposed federal, state, and local legislation and regulations of importance and impact to CORE, as well as its business partners and members, and recommend action plans.



* Lead CORE’s Government Affairs Steering Committee, working with department leadership and subject matter experts to ensure all potential legislation is researched and evaluated, and CORE’s policy position is clearly documented. 


* Develop and manage proactive and reactive strategies to mitigate risks and identify opportunities for policy goals of importance to CORE.


* Define contract lobbyist responsibilities and direct activities to execute action plans designed to maximize impact on policy makers.


* Establish, develop and maintain effective working rela...